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An Approach To Decision With Regard To Terrorism, Jordan J. Paust
An Approach To Decision With Regard To Terrorism, Jordan J. Paust
Akron Law Review
To Professor Baxter's chagrin, the words "terror" and "terrorism" i-have been thrown about as well as words such as "criminal," and banditry." I believe that one of the problems that we should face at this time is the definitional approach. We should direct our inquiry to a definitional framework; 'because, this is exactly what has been the problem at the General Assembly of the United Nations, this "politicized throwing about" of conclusionary words without any reference to context or a set of criteria -for a shared definition of what the term means. The definitional approach that I would utilize is …
Humanitarian Laws Of Armed Conflict In Sweden: Ogling The Socialist Camp, Jacob W.F. Sundberg
Humanitarian Laws Of Armed Conflict In Sweden: Ogling The Socialist Camp, Jacob W.F. Sundberg
Akron Law Review
The inhabitants of a country with the military-geographical location of Sweden should find it natural, one would think, to consider extensively the political and legal-philosophical message of the world which surrounds the country, most conspicuously to the east and to the south, and, by navies below the horizon, less conspicuously to the north and to the west. Everywhere is the Socialist Camp - a not unlikely adversary in some future conflict. In Sweden, however, there prevails a surprising reluctance to discuss the realities of the Camp. To say the least, such discussion is up-hill work. Looking for the reasons why, …
Is The International Court Of Justice Worth The Effort?, Joseph L. Daly
Is The International Court Of Justice Worth The Effort?, Joseph L. Daly
Akron Law Review
Throughout history most peacemaking has been a response to a particular crisis - efforts of two countries to solve a dispute by treaty or to negotiate the end of a war. But as the instruments of war have become more and more horrible, as wars have come to take an ever increasing toll on civilian populations, world leaders have tried to establish a structure for peace, a permanent way of avoiding conflict by appealing to reason, not to weapons. Our century has hoped that some sort of international tribunal - a world court - would decide disputes on enduring principles …
Symposium On Hot Spots In International Law, John F. Seiberling
Symposium On Hot Spots In International Law, John F. Seiberling
Akron Law Review
To anyone concerned about deterring future wars and war crimes and strengthening the rule of law, the panelists in this symposium bring fresh insights and encouragement. The University of Akron School of Law, the International Law Society, and the Akron Law Review are to be commended for bringing these experts and their discussion of this important subject to a wide audience at such a crucial time.