Israel, Counter-Terrorism, and International Law: The Analytic Challenges of 'System'
“The existence of `system’ in the world is obvious to every observer of nature, no matter whom.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man (1959) Whether conspicuous or obscure, terrorism generally presents itself as a systemic challenge. This means, inter alia, that seemingly singular strategic and legal matters may actually be many-sided and interrelated. Regarding legal issues, though [...]
New York legislature introduces 10 bills that would tighten gun laws
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and House Speaker Carl Heastie Tuesday confirmed that ten bills have been introduced in the State Assembly and Senate to strengthen New York’s gun regulations following the horrific mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. The bills propose to require the exchange of information [...]
How Belarus’ Migrant Controversy Reveals a Weakness in International Law
At the end of May, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, announced that his government would no longer prevent migrants from illegally entering Lithuania through Belarus. Throughout July, evidence emerged that Belarus had even taken active measures to encourage the flow of migrants, such as using government vehicles to escort migrants over the border. From [...]
Why India Needs A Better Public Participation Framework For Environmental Governance
On 22nd April 2022, Earth Day, the Escazu Agreement enters into operation, marking a significant moment for transparent and participatory decision-making in environmental governance. The Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 (Escazu Agreement) was adopted in 2018 to “promote environmental democracy, [...]
Former Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner , was indicted Tuesday on allegations of corruption. Fernandez and three others are accused of illicit association and fraudulent administration in connection with the use of funds meant for public...
The Catholic Church in Rwanda on Sunday issued an apology for its role in the Rwandan Genocide in a statement read aloud to parishioners. The Church acknowledged that many members engaged in wrongdoing, including the planning,...
Rwanda opposition leader sentenced to 8 years for treason, genocide denial
A Rwandan court on Tuesday convicted opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza of treason and genocide denial, sentencing her to eight years in prison. Ingabire was acquitted on charges of terrorism and promoting...
A Rwandan businessman pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide during Norway's first genocide trial. Sadi Bugingo is accused of taking a lead role in planning and...
Rwanda high court rules opposition leader's trial will continue despite her refusal to attend
The Rwandan high court ruled Wednesday that the case against opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza will continue despite her announcement this week that she refuses to attend further proceedings. The court's ruling ...
The Appeals Chamber for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Tuesday heard oral arguments in the case of Aloys Ntabakuze , a former Rwandan army officer convicted of genocide and related...
