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An Incident In The South China Sea, Rob Mclaughlin
An Incident In The South China Sea, Rob Mclaughlin
International Law Studies
This article assesses characterization issues under the law of the sea, through the medium of an International Law Studies “maritime situation.” The article begins with a hypothetical scenario concerning an incident between a NATO warship and PRC vessels near Subi Reef and Thitu Island in the South China Sea. The analysis then turns to how we might assess characterization issues under the law of the sea as they apply to this incident. The lenses of analysis employed are: (1) Where, in law of the sea terms, did the incident happen? (2) Who, employing a law of the sea characterization scheme, …
The Law Of Naval Warfare And China’S Maritime Militia, James Kraska, Michael Monti
The Law Of Naval Warfare And China’S Maritime Militia, James Kraska, Michael Monti
International Law Studies
China operates a vast network of fishing vessels that form a maritime militia equipped and trained to conduct intelligence, communications, and targeting support for the People's Liberation Army Navy. Fishing vessels normally are exempt from capture or attack in the law of naval warfare unless they are integrated into the naval forces, but distinguishing between legitimate fishing vessels and maritime militia during naval warfare is virtually impossible.
Law, Rhetoric, Strategy: Russia And Self-Determination Before And After Crimea, Christopher J. Borgen
Law, Rhetoric, Strategy: Russia And Self-Determination Before And After Crimea, Christopher J. Borgen
International Law Studies
The article considers how and why Russia has used international legal arguments concerning self-determination in relation to its intervention in Ukraine. Of what use is legal rhetoric in the midst of politico-military conflict? The article reviews the laws of self-determination and territorial integrity and considers Russia’s changing arguments concerning these concepts over the cases of Kosovo, South Ossetia, and Ukraine. Inasmuch as international law is the vocabulary and the grammar of modern diplomacy, States may use legal rhetoric with multiple audiences in mind. While the shifts in Russia’s arguments may be due to strategic needs in specific conflicts, the legal …
Afghanistan And International Security, Adam Roberts
Afghanistan And International Security, Adam Roberts
International Law Studies
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Across The Table At Pan Mun Jom, Howard Levie
Across The Table At Pan Mun Jom, Howard Levie
International Law Studies
First published in 38 Saint Louis University Magazine 10 (March 1965)
Appendix B Parties To The 1949 Geneva Convention Relative To The Treatment Of Prisoners Of War As Of 1 June 1977, Howard S. Levie
Appendix B Parties To The 1949 Geneva Convention Relative To The Treatment Of Prisoners Of War As Of 1 June 1977, Howard S. Levie
International Law Studies
No abstract provided.