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

Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”

I have read Tyler Smotherman’s review of my book, Greytown Is No More! I am much buoyed by the many positive passages to be found throughout its 17 pages. I wish to thank the reviewer, Tyler Smotherman, JNSLP Managing Editor Todd Huntley, and Editor-in-Chief William C. Banks for their efforts. I would like to take… Continue reading Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”

Commissions Impossible: How Can Future Military Commissions Avoid the Failures of Guantanamo?

Aaron Shepard endeavors to examine the roots of the failures of the Guantanamo military commissions and suggest potential solutions to remedy them. His paper begins with an introduction to the concept of military commissions, including a brief overview of their historic utilization and import. It then provides a detailed background on Guantanamo Bay, covers the… Continue reading Commissions Impossible: How Can Future Military Commissions Avoid the Failures of Guantanamo?