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Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Fall 2012 - Joost Hiltermann, Joost Hiltermann

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Joost Hiltermann discusses the socialogical implications of the Arab Spring, including its "grassroots" status and the use of social media.

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University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

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Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Fall 2012 - Prof. Chiara Giorgetti, Chiara Giorgetti

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Professor Chiara discusses the Responsibility to Protect doctrine and its applicability to Libya and the Syrian crisis.

Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Fall 2012 - Prof. Patrick O’Malley, Patrick O’Malley

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Professor Patrick O'Malley discusses his time in Egypt, and on-the-ground relations between the U.S. and Egypt.

Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Fall 2012 - Prof. Charles Schmitz, Charles Schmitz

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Dr. Schmitz discusses America's foreign policy strategies for "revolutions" versus "rebellions," especially looking at Yemen.

Remarks On The Arab Spring Symposium, Fall 2012 - Prof. Richard J. Wilson, Richard J. Wilson

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Professor Richard Wilson discusses how the Human Rights Clinic at American University (and legal clinical education in general) can approach teaching in the context of societally traumatic events like the Arab Spring.

Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

This article will assess the roles and responsibilities of Special Operations Forces (SOF) within the newly created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) as an active proponent of a so-called “smart power” national security strategy. In particular, it will outline the economic, political, and military challenges faced in Africa; specifically, how and why SOCAFRICA is the U.S. force of choice for promoting human rights and rule of law in Africa. With the goals of the U.S. military in mind, questions will necessarily arise as to “what success looks like” for both the U.S. and African nations, and the roles of each in …

“Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Justice Everywhere” Internal Vs. International Armed Conflicts: Should The Distinction Be Eliminated?, Laura Chafey

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

This article discusses international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Conventions and its Additional Protocols. It analyzes the rights of protected persons under the Geneva Conventions, such as prisoners of war and civilians, as well as the obligations of States during armed conflicts. Furthermore, the article points out the flaws in the Geneva Conventions, such as the discrepancy between the obligations of States during an international armed conflict vs. during an internal armed conflicts. It argues that this distinction between international and internal armed conflicts should be eliminated and that States’ obligations should be the same for both conflicts.

The Humanitarian And Human Rights Duties Of The United Nations Security Council, George E. Weber

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

International intervention has increased in recent history for the abuses of humanitarian law and human rights. This article reflects on the history of human rights and humanitarian law reasoned interventions authorized by the United Nations Security Council and examines whether a duty now exists in international law for future action. The question of whether a duty exists, and the legal repercussions of failing to exercise that duty, is of paramount importance to international law. Whether the duty currently exists or is currently developing, the analysis that follows will show why the Security Council should have the duty of intervention and …

Israel And The Palestinian State: Reply To Quigley, Daniel Benoliel

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

This article replies to Professor John Quigley's recent article on the rather dramatic controversy concerning Palestinian statehood. The present article provides a critical assessment of two pivotal Palestinian Unilateral Declarations of Independence (UDI) initiatives as of 1988 and 2011. It does so both generally and with regard to the territorial and border disputes underplayed by Professor Quigley's supportive Palestinian statehood argument altogether.

In the wake of the codenamed 'Arab Spring' tentative spread of democracy throughout the Middle East, regional law and order commands legal certainty. Thus, while being sympathetic to the secessionist selfdetermination of Palestine under public international law, this …

The United States And Iran – Decades Of Animosity: An Analysis Of The Path To The Current Conflict, Patrick Mcdade

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

Lost in the international debate raging around Iran’s burgeoning nuclear weapons program is the deep and complex history that exists between the United States and Iran, as well as the legal rights and responsibilities that exist between the two nations. A thorough examination of the intensely adversarial relationship that has developed over the past sixty years must be undertaken before any path to a diplomatic solution is likely to succeed. The historical evidence clearly shows that Iran’s animosity towards and distrust of the United States is entirely justified, and the United States’ mistrust of Iran is equally well-grounded. Due these …