Washington International Law Journal
Timely insights on international and comparative law
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The Washington International Law Journal is the Pacific Northwest’s home for international and comparative legal scholarship. Through its long-standing print issues and the WILJ Blog, the Journal provides complementary forums for rigorous analysis and timely commentary on pressing global legal challenges.
Recent Posts
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Read more: Decoupling Sovereign Access from Statutory Transit: The Non-Precedential Effect of Bolivia v. Chile on UNCLOS Article 125
Abebew Sisay Alemnow | April 21, 2026 The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) serves as the constitution for ocean governance and is the most comprehensive international legal instrument enshrining…
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Read more: Re-Evaluating the United States and their stance on Universal Jurisdiction Regarding War Crimes
The Peace Palace in the Hauge, Netherlands, seat of the ICJ. CC BY-SA 3.0 Lilya Garzon-Boyd | April 6, 2026 History of Universal Jurisdiction Universal jurisdiction is rooted in ancient piracy laws. Initially applied to pirates,…
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Read more: Not So Shiny After All: The Unseen Cost of Gold Conflict in West Africa
Arjun Ishaan & Rakshita Khandelwal | April 17, 2026 For thousands of years, gold has symbolized wealth, prestige, and stability, especially during times of global economic uncertainty. In 2025, gold’s market value reached record highs,…
