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Good Governance In The Treaty-Making Process And Its Democratic Dilemma, Wanaporn Techagaisiyavanit
Good Governance In The Treaty-Making Process And Its Democratic Dilemma, Wanaporn Techagaisiyavanit
Maurer Theses and Dissertations
The emergence of Thailand’s treaty reform has not only brought change to its legal landscape, but also significant social, political and economic implications within the governing process. While it is political and social in the sense that the mechanisms introduced under Section 190 of the 2007 Constitution (treaty clause) are intended to secure greater accountability and transparency in the public administration through the increased involvements of the public and the institutional branches, the economic dimension derives from the fact that this provision directly deals with the scope of the executive’s authority in the conduct of international relations, trade and investment …
A Developing Norm Under International Law: A Case Study Of The Proliferation Security, Sunan J. Rustam
A Developing Norm Under International Law: A Case Study Of The Proliferation Security, Sunan J. Rustam
Maurer Theses and Dissertations
Introduced in 2003, the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) has developed into a norm of international law. The PSI statement of interdiction has gained status as a principle for conducting maritime interdiction to stop the illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction. As of 2011, ninety-eight countries, more than 50% of all countries in the world, have committed to practicing PSI. In addition, eleven ship-boarding agreements concluded with major flag-state countries have given the PSI access to more than 75% of commercial ships worldwide. In the international forum, the PSI has influenced international law, evidenced by the passing of U.N. Security …