Category: Treaties and International Agreements
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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…
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Arctic Science Diplomacy and Polar Bear Conservation Amidst Geopolitical Tensions with Russia
Polar bear jumping on floating ice at Svalbard, CC BY-SA 4.0 Anna Swedin | Apil 5, 2026 “To overcome the deadlock, science diplomacy can create a ‘bridge’ for finding a reasonable compromise in Arctic policy,…
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The Board of Peace: Creeping Toward a Privatized International Law
Trump attends the BoP Charter announcement and signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum, 22 January 2026 Stephen Fisher | April 5, 2026 There are still many questions about Donald Trump’s newest addition to international…
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The Olympics: An International Stage, Governed at Home
Stephen Fisher | February 8, 2026 For many athletes and fans around the globe, winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the pinnacle of success in sport. With an estimated cumulative audience of…
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NATO May Not Be the Model Anymore: The Importance of Multilateral Military Exercises in 2026.
Sailors from USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) approach the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH-181) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside the Republic of Korea’s forces on Sept. 15, 2025.…
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Why Applying the Youngstown Framework to the Taiwan Relations Act Won’t Help Taiwan
Skyline of Taipei, Taiwan viewed from Mount Elephant on June 29, 2022. CC BY-SA 2.0 Jordan Jang | January 18, 2026 Introduction: With a year of the Trump administration behind us, the United States…