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International Propaganda And Developing Countries, Adeno Addis Jan 1988

International Propaganda And Developing Countries, Adeno Addis

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Article will use the term propaganda in its negative sense and explore its impact on developing nations' capacity for self-determination. Following a brief suggestion about a workable definition in Part II, Part III isolates the particular threat that propaganda poses for developing nations. Part IV then surveys the fractured history of international propaganda regulation. Part V examines the relationship between self-determination and propaganda, with specific reference to disinformation and what will be termed "structural propaganda." Individual state responses to propaganda are outlined in Part VI. Part VII explores the same issue on the international level and suggests the creation …


Customs Inspectors And International Mail: To Open Or Not To Open?, Andrew H. Meyer Jan 1988

Customs Inspectors And International Mail: To Open Or Not To Open?, Andrew H. Meyer

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Note analyzes the United States statutes and regulations prescribing the standards for the search and seizure of international mail entering and leaving this country. It also examines cases construing these issues prior to the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Ramsey. In addition, it discusses the Ramsey decision itself and cases decided subsequent to it. Finally, this Note comments on the confusion that has followed the Ramsey decision and sets forth possible solutions.