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Japanese Legal Challenges In Rescuing Nationals Abroad, Yurika Ishii Sep 2023

Japanese Legal Challenges In Rescuing Nationals Abroad, Yurika Ishii

International Law Studies

This article explains Japanese legal challenges in rescuing its nationals abroad and analyzes the mechanisms that limit Japanese Self-Defense Force responses to potential crises. The scope of analysis encompasses Japan’s national security laws, defense policies, and engagement in bilateral and multilateral cooperation. It provides noncombatant evacuation operation case studies to explore collaboration between the rescuing State, the host State, and third parties.

The article outlines Japanese laws and policies regarding the Self Defense Force’s mandate to rescue Japanese nationals abroad. It focuses on details of current legislation that provide authority and limitations for the operation. It will also track the …


The Un Security Council And The Saga Of “Global Legislation”, Gadi Ezra Feb 2022

The Un Security Council And The Saga Of “Global Legislation”, Gadi Ezra

International Law Studies

The release of the UN Security Council from the “veto chains” that characterized the Cold War has led it to intensively engage in a wide spectrum of conflicts and issues. This expanded activity has peaked around its “global legislation” attempts. Although often used in the legal literature, this term is vague and contested. Scholarly work occasionally discusses the Council’s alleged global legislation, but without initially offering a proper working definition of the term. Arguments both for and against are frequently laid incoherently and can roughly be divided into two types: those assessing the Council’s authority to engage in global legislation, …


The Law Of Piracy: Appendices, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Appendices, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Jurisdiction, Myres S. Mcdougal Jan 1980

Jurisdiction, Myres S. Mcdougal

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.