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International Law

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

2011

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The European Union After Lisbon: Is The Ugly Duckling A Swan Yet, James D. Dinnage Jan 2011

The European Union After Lisbon: Is The Ugly Duckling A Swan Yet, James D. Dinnage

Villanova Law Review

An essay is presented on the political and social conditions in the European Union (EU) as of July 2011, focusing on the impact felt by the EU from the 2007 signing of the Treaty of Lisbon which amends the Treaty of Maastricht. A historical overview of the EU is presented, as well as information on the requirement that the EU countries abide by the terms of the European Convention on Human Rights.


The United States And International Law: The United Nations Finds A Home, Mark Weston Janis Jan 2011

The United States And International Law: The United Nations Finds A Home, Mark Weston Janis

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An essay is presented on the relationship between the U.S. and the United Nations (UN) as of July 2011, focusing on the commitment of the U.S. to international law and international organization, as well as a historical overview of the UN and its facilities in the U.S. John F. Murphy's book "The United States and the Rule of Law in International Affairs" is also mentioned.


William Howard Taft And The Taft Arbitration Treaties, John E. Noyes Jan 2011

William Howard Taft And The Taft Arbitration Treaties, John E. Noyes

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An essay is presented on former U.S. President William Howard Taft, focusing on his views towards international law, the two Taft Arbitration Treaties with France and Great Britain, and his role as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Taft's role as the head of the League to Enforce Peace following his presidency is also examined.


Rethinking North America: Why Nafta's Laissez Faire Approach To Integration Is Flawed, And What To Do About It, Stephen Zamora Jan 2011

Rethinking North America: Why Nafta's Laissez Faire Approach To Integration Is Flawed, And What To Do About It, Stephen Zamora

Villanova Law Review

An essay is presented on the status of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as of July 2011, focusing on the strong support shown to the international law by European countries as compared to the U.S., as well as the role of regional trade agreements such as NAFTA in furthering the globalization movement. John F. Murphy's book "The United States and the Rule of Law in International Affairs" is also mentioned.