From Treaties to Tweets: The (In)Formality of War Termination

This article explores the causes for informality in war termination and advocates for a return to formality. Forever wars are a new, pervasive problem. Around the world, conflicts have been simmering and occasionally boil over. They do not seem to end, and this is not normal. International law scholars debate why this is happening, pointing… Continue reading From Treaties to Tweets: The (In)Formality of War Termination

The Role of Regulatory Frameworks in Balancing Between National Security and Competition in LEO Satellite Market

Matin Pedram and Eugenia Georgiades compare existing regulatory frameworks for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and argue none are robust, transparent, or efficient enough yet to curb monopolistic or rent-seeking behaviors. Likewise, Pedram and Georgiades reveal how national security concerns can be overextended to instead protect domestic space activities. Pedram and Georgiades analyze licensing requirements,… Continue reading The Role of Regulatory Frameworks in Balancing Between National Security and Competition in LEO Satellite Market

The ICC and Environmental Protection: Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes in Ukraine

Caitlyn Johnson analyzes how environmental damage could potentially be prosecuted as war crimes by the International Criminal Court. Johnson begins by noting how international armed conflicts have impacted the environment and summarizing previous efforts to hold states accountable for environmental damage. Johnson then looks at Ukraine as an example of extensive environmental damage in war… Continue reading The ICC and Environmental Protection: Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes in Ukraine