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Present At The Resurrection: Islamic Finance And Islamic Law, Haider Ala Hamoudi Jan 2011

Present At The Resurrection: Islamic Finance And Islamic Law, Haider Ala Hamoudi

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Why Take Private Law Seriously In Africa?, Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara Jan 2011

Why Take Private Law Seriously In Africa?, Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Exercise Of Jurisdiction By The International Criminal Court Over Palestine, William Thomas Worster Jan 2011

The Exercise Of Jurisdiction By The International Criminal Court Over Palestine, William Thomas Worster

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Establishing Claims For Damages, Costs And Interest In International Arbitration, Sir Vivian Ramsey Jan 2011

Establishing Claims For Damages, Costs And Interest In International Arbitration, Sir Vivian Ramsey

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.


International Law In A Time Of Change: Should International Law Lead Or Follow?, Antony Anghie Jan 2011

International Law In A Time Of Change: Should International Law Lead Or Follow?, Antony Anghie

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Richard J. Wilson Jan 2011

Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Richard J. Wilson

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

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A Permanent Hybrid Court For Terrorism, Erin Creegan Jan 2011

A Permanent Hybrid Court For Terrorism, Erin Creegan

American University International Law Review

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The Somali Piracy Problem: A Global Puzzle Necessitating A Global Solution, Milena Sterio Jan 2011

The Somali Piracy Problem: A Global Puzzle Necessitating A Global Solution, Milena Sterio

American University Law Review

Over the past few years, piracy has exploded off the coast of Somalia. The Somali pirates congregate on a mother ship and then divide into smaller groups that sail out on tiny skiffs. Using potent weapons like AK-47’s and hand-propelled grenades, the Somali pirates then attack civilian ships carrying cargo through the Gulf of Aden, toward South Africa or Asia. Once they have overtaken the victim vessel, pirates typically hijack the vessel’s cargo and crewmembers. The former is often resold to willing buyers (some of which include terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda). The latter are taken to the Somali shore …


Inter-American System, Claudia Martin Jan 2011

Inter-American System, Claudia Martin

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

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'Accountability' As 'Legitimacy': Global Governance, Global Civil Society And The United Nations, Kenneth Anderson Jan 2011

'Accountability' As 'Legitimacy': Global Governance, Global Civil Society And The United Nations, Kenneth Anderson

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

This essay is a contribution to a symposium on international NGO accountability. It distinguishes between "internal" accountability for NGOs (fiduciary standards, fiscal and internal governance controls, etc.) and "external" accountability (the legitimacy with which they act in the international world, and the legitimacy which they confer upon others, and why). The essay focuses upon the latter, external accountability, and argues that the transformation of international NGOs into "global civil society" signaled an ideological move with regards to legitimacy in the global community, one which asserted claims of "representativeness" and not merely interest or expertise. The essay criticizes this legitimacy move, …


National Report: Belgium, Frederik Swennen, Yves-Henri Leleu Jan 2011

National Report: Belgium, Frederik Swennen, Yves-Henri Leleu

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

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Striking A Balance Between Human Rights And Peace And Stability: A Review Of The European Court Of Human Rights Decision Sejdi´C And Finci V. Bosnia And Herzegovina, Céline Tran Jan 2011

Striking A Balance Between Human Rights And Peace And Stability: A Review Of The European Court Of Human Rights Decision Sejdi´C And Finci V. Bosnia And Herzegovina, Céline Tran

Human Rights Brief

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Overcoming Domestic Legal Impediments To The Investigation And Prosecution Of Human Rights Violations: The Case Of Argentina, Fabián Raimondo Jan 2011

Overcoming Domestic Legal Impediments To The Investigation And Prosecution Of Human Rights Violations: The Case Of Argentina, Fabián Raimondo

Human Rights Brief

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Transitional Justice In Burma: A Survey Of Accountability And National Reconciliation Mechanisms After Aung San Suu Kyi’S Release, Ari M. Levin Jan 2011

Transitional Justice In Burma: A Survey Of Accountability And National Reconciliation Mechanisms After Aung San Suu Kyi’S Release, Ari M. Levin

Human Rights Brief

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International Legal Updates, Aimee Mayer, Jessica Lynd, Shubra Ohri, Catherine Davies, Molly Hofsommer, Misty Seemans, Leah Chavla, Kaitlin Brush Jan 2011

International Legal Updates, Aimee Mayer, Jessica Lynd, Shubra Ohri, Catherine Davies, Molly Hofsommer, Misty Seemans, Leah Chavla, Kaitlin Brush

Human Rights Brief

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Updates From The International And Internationalized Criminal Courts, Slava Kuperstein, Lindsay Roberts, John Coleman, Beka Feathers, Anna Naimark, Ivan Carpio Jan 2011

Updates From The International And Internationalized Criminal Courts, Slava Kuperstein, Lindsay Roberts, John Coleman, Beka Feathers, Anna Naimark, Ivan Carpio

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker Jan 2011

Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 On Women, Peace, And Security — Is It Binding? , Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua Jan 2011

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 On Women, Peace, And Security — Is It Binding? , Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua

Human Rights Brief

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De-Democratization In Israel: Repressions Against Human Rights Defenders And The Need For Implementation Of The Eu Guidelines On The Protection Of Human Rights Defenders, Annette Groth, Tanja Tabbara Jan 2011

De-Democratization In Israel: Repressions Against Human Rights Defenders And The Need For Implementation Of The Eu Guidelines On The Protection Of Human Rights Defenders, Annette Groth, Tanja Tabbara

Human Rights Brief

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Interview: Rodrigo Escobar Gil, Commissioner At The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Evan Wilson, Charly Abbott Jan 2011

Interview: Rodrigo Escobar Gil, Commissioner At The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Evan Wilson, Charly Abbott

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Interview: Annette Martínez, Michael Becker Jan 2011

Interview: Annette Martínez, Michael Becker

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Special Coverage Of The 141st Period Of Sessions Of The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Kaitlin Brush, Alma Liliana Mata Noguez, Melanie Debrosse Jan 2011

Special Coverage Of The 141st Period Of Sessions Of The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Kaitlin Brush, Alma Liliana Mata Noguez, Melanie Debrosse

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Updates From The International And Internationalized Criminal Courts , Slava Kuperstein, Lindsay Roberts, Catlin Meade, Elizabeth Francis, Ivan Carpio Jan 2011

Updates From The International And Internationalized Criminal Courts , Slava Kuperstein, Lindsay Roberts, Catlin Meade, Elizabeth Francis, Ivan Carpio

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker Jan 2011

Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Updates From Inter-Governmental And Non-Governmental Organizations, Sikina S. Hasham, Thomas Avery Jan 2011

Updates From Inter-Governmental And Non-Governmental Organizations, Sikina S. Hasham, Thomas Avery

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Panel 1: Promoting Safeguards Through Detention Visits, Ariela Peralta, Suzanne Jabbour, Brenda V. Smith, Alison A. Hillman De Velásquez, Claudio Grossman Jan 2011

Panel 1: Promoting Safeguards Through Detention Visits, Ariela Peralta, Suzanne Jabbour, Brenda V. Smith, Alison A. Hillman De Velásquez, Claudio Grossman

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Panel 2: Protecting Vulnerable Groups Through Detention Visits, Hernan Vales, Haritini Dipla, Catherine Dupe Atoki, Pamela Goldberg, Alison Parker Jan 2011

Panel 2: Protecting Vulnerable Groups Through Detention Visits, Hernan Vales, Haritini Dipla, Catherine Dupe Atoki, Pamela Goldberg, Alison Parker

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Keynote Address: The Impact Of Visiting Mechanisms In Torture Prevention, Claudio Grossman, Mary Werntz Jan 2011

Keynote Address: The Impact Of Visiting Mechanisms In Torture Prevention, Claudio Grossman, Mary Werntz

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Special Coverage Of The 143rd Period Of Sessions Of The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Lauren Nussbaum, Leah Chavla, Anne Schaufele Jan 2011

Special Coverage Of The 143rd Period Of Sessions Of The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Lauren Nussbaum, Leah Chavla, Anne Schaufele

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.


Interview With Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, Iachr Rapporteur On The Rights Of The Child, Human Rights Brief Jan 2011

Interview With Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, Iachr Rapporteur On The Rights Of The Child, Human Rights Brief

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.