International Law
International law, also known as public international law and law of nations, is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally accepted in relations between nations. It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework to guide states across a broad range of domains, including war, diplomacy, trade, and human rights. International law aims at the practice of stable, consistent, and organized international relations.The sources of international law include international custom (general state practice accepted as law), treaties, and general principles of law recognized by most national legal systems. International law may also be reflected in international comity, the practices …
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MP-IDSA: Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses · 26 July 2024 English
Since the end of the Second World War, the US’s engagement in South Asia has undergone changes in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region and the global landscape. …
framework and IPS are questioned as custodians of international law.15 The future trajectories of these organizations … navigation and over-flight in accordance with international law and conventions, including the UNCLOS. Bangladesh …
The Equality Trust · 22 July 2024 English
"The Spirit Level at 15: The Enduring Impact of Inequality" revisits the influential work "The Spirit Level" fifteen years after its initial publication. It underscores the persistent and growing impact …
Jerusalem and settlements in the West Bank.2,3 International law considers these areas illegally annexed or … any actions that constitute violations of international law or human rights. Rather, it serves to provide …
NYU: New York University · 22 July 2024 English
International law must better understand and account for the realities of civilian life in territory under armed group control. The post Assessing the Civilian and Political Institutions of Armed Non-State … Non-State Actors under International Law appeared first on Just Security. …
<p>International law must better understand and account for the realities of civilian life in territory … Institutions of Armed Non-State Actors under International Law</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.justsecurity …
ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN & East Asia · 22 July 2024 English
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are relevant to policymakers (Centre for International Law, 2022). This highlights another important … plastics-and-circular-economy Centre for International Law (2022), ‘Research on Marine Plastics 101 in …
NYU: New York University · 22 July 2024 English
post A Synopsis of ICJ Finding Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory in Violation of International Law appeared first on Just Security. …
of Palestinian Territory in Violation of International Law</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.justsecurity …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 20 July 2024 English
Rising inequality is directly related to vulnerability, and addressing inequality could reduce vulnerability to forced displacement.
“refugee” has a specific definition within international law, conferring specific entitlements on individuals …
Oxfam GB · 19 July 2024 English
deprivation of water. The findings reveal significant human rights violations and breaches of international law, contributing to a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The report calls for immediate ceasefire, …
of human rights violations and breaches of international law. It highlights ongoing violations of international … International Humanitarian Law and other international law in all circumstances end the current culture … ongoing military actions not only violate international law but also create insurmountable barriers to … humanitarian assistance in accordance with international law, these evacuations exposed civilians to further … effectively continuing its occupation under international law. A series of Israeli military assaults over …
NYU: New York University · 18 July 2024 English
The State Department's Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance process is a good start but changes can improve function and transparency. The post The State Department’s Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance: …
Amnesty International · 18 July 2024 English
Strip, without charge or trial under the Unlawful Combatants law, in flagrant violation of international law, said Amnesty International. The organization documented the cases of 27 Palestinian former …
Combatants law, in flagrant violation of international law, said Amnesty International. The organization … suspected of responsibility for crimes under international law must be tried in line with international fair … they have been detained, in violation of international law, completely cut off from their family and … and torture and other ill-treatment violate international law, even during a state of emergency. Beyond …
Amnesty International · 18 July 2024 English
The body of evidence presented in this report reveals a series of actions and omissions from the highest levels of the Peruvian State that appear to have had lethal consequences …
those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We are independent … of which could be considered crimes under international law. The current investigation represents the … such use of lethal force run counter to international law and even Peruvian law on the use of force … and could be configured as crimes under international law, superiors in the chain of command endorsed … deployment of police and armed forces. Although international law allows governments to restrict certain rights …
