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International Law Weekend 2014 Keynote Address, Lori F. Damrosch Jan 2015

International Law Weekend 2014 Keynote Address, Lori F. Damrosch

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

I am honored to follow in the footsteps of previous presidents of the American Society of International Law who have spoken on the occasion of the International Law Weekend in New York.


Secession, Stagnation And The State-Centered Version Of International Law, Valerie Epps Jan 2015

Secession, Stagnation And The State-Centered Version Of International Law, Valerie Epps

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Votes on secession are breaking out all over the globe.


Secession And The Two Types Of Terrritorial Claims, Lea Brilmayer Jan 2015

Secession And The Two Types Of Terrritorial Claims, Lea Brilmayer

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Secession, conventionally, has been seen as a corollary of the "rights of peoples"; whether would-be secessionists were entitled to a state of their own, depended on whether they were a "people" sufficiently distinct from the balance of a states's population.


The Neglected Virtues Of Bright Lines: International Law In The 2014 Ukraine Crises, Brad R. Roth Jan 2015

The Neglected Virtues Of Bright Lines: International Law In The 2014 Ukraine Crises, Brad R. Roth

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Given the prevalent absense of authoritative interpretation-let alone adjudication and enforcement-international law is frequently dismissed as so open-textured as to admit of competing conclusions about its application to any significant controversy.


Self-Determination And Secession Under International Law: The New Framework, Milena Sterio Jan 2015

Self-Determination And Secession Under International Law: The New Framework, Milena Sterio

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Salman Rushdie, the famous novelist, wrote" Shalimar the Clown": "Why not just stand still and draw a circle round your feet and name that Selfistan?"


Recourse To International Dispute Settlement Mechanisms, Including Recent International Court Of Justice Decisions, Ana Cristina Rodriquez Pineda Jan 2015

Recourse To International Dispute Settlement Mechanisms, Including Recent International Court Of Justice Decisions, Ana Cristina Rodriquez Pineda

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Many dispute settlements can only be properly understood within the wider international political context.


The Tpp: How To Facilitate Business Through Legislative And Regulatory Reform?, Eugenio Briales Gomez-Tarragona, Daniela Gomez-Altamirano Jan 2015

The Tpp: How To Facilitate Business Through Legislative And Regulatory Reform?, Eugenio Briales Gomez-Tarragona, Daniela Gomez-Altamirano

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

In recent years, it has become evident that the success of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) era has not been replicated and that that multilateral trade system rooted in the World Trade Organization (WTO) is far from a real achievement in further trade liberalization.


International Law And Sea Level Rise: The New Ila Committee, Davor Vidas, David Freestone, Jane Mcadam Jan 2015

International Law And Sea Level Rise: The New Ila Committee, Davor Vidas, David Freestone, Jane Mcadam

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has now released its Fifth report.


The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights: Reform And The Question Of University, Stephen Vasciannie Jan 2015

The Inter-American Commission On Human Rights: Reform And The Question Of University, Stephen Vasciannie

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

On September 12, 2014, the Organization of American States (OAS) adopted a Strategic Vision to design and provide guidance to States on points of emphasis to be pursued for the future.


The U.S Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: American Legal Imperialism?, Bruce W. Bean, Abbey L. Wright Jan 2015

The U.S Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: American Legal Imperialism?, Bruce W. Bean, Abbey L. Wright

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was enacted in 2010 and came into effect on January 1, 2013.


Earned Soverignty Revisited: Creating A Strategic Framework For Managing Self-Determination Based Conflicts, Paul R. Williams, Abigail J. Avoryie, Carlie J. Armstrong Jan 2015

Earned Soverignty Revisited: Creating A Strategic Framework For Managing Self-Determination Based Conflicts, Paul R. Williams, Abigail J. Avoryie, Carlie J. Armstrong

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Self-determination movements are global phenomena that perpetually tug at the strings of a world order based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Is International Arbitration Universal?, Halil Rahman Basaran Jan 2015

Is International Arbitration Universal?, Halil Rahman Basaran

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Due to diversity in parties to (e.g., states, international organizations, corporations and indivduals) and subjects of (e.g., state responsibility, investment, commercial transaction, violation of the international commercial contract) international arbitration, it would seem cogent to argue that international arbitration is comprised of many types.


Korean Dmz Peace Park' And The Landmine Problem, John H. Kim Jan 2015

Korean Dmz Peace Park' And The Landmine Problem, John H. Kim

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

It is a landscape of nightmare, this wasteland of a demilitarized zone, artillery craters, barbed wire, minefield, graveyards, the skeltons of villages and the remains of rice paddies.


The Role Of The Multilateral Investment Fund (Mif) In The Promotion Of Foreign Private Investments In The Latin American And Caribbean Region, Francesco Seatzu Jan 2015

The Role Of The Multilateral Investment Fund (Mif) In The Promotion Of Foreign Private Investments In The Latin American And Caribbean Region, Francesco Seatzu

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Today few would deny that foreign private investments, like workers' remittances, constitute fundamental instruments for strengthening and expanding the economies of developing countries in Africa, Asia and notably in the Latin American and Caribbean region.


"Help Me, I Can't Go Home"-Alternative Remedies For Colombian Victims Of Violence Who Do Not Qualify For Political Asylum In The United States, Yineth Sanchez Jan 2015

"Help Me, I Can't Go Home"-Alternative Remedies For Colombian Victims Of Violence Who Do Not Qualify For Political Asylum In The United States, Yineth Sanchez

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Most of the top leaders of the main guerrillas and paramilitary groups in Colombia have fallen, but the violence and the security concerns remain.


"Ayudeme, No Puedo Irme A Case" Metodos Alternativos Para Las Victimas De Violencia Colombianos Que No Califican Para Asilo Politico En Los Estados Unidos, Yineth Sanchez Jan 2015

"Ayudeme, No Puedo Irme A Case" Metodos Alternativos Para Las Victimas De Violencia Colombianos Que No Califican Para Asilo Politico En Los Estados Unidos, Yineth Sanchez

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Muchos de los lideres grupos paramilitares en Colombia han sido derrotados, pero la violencia y los problemas de seguridad continuan.


El Papel Del Fonda Multilateral De Inversiones (Fomin) En La Promocion De Inversiones Privadas Extranjeras En America Latina Y El Caribe, Francesco Seatzu Jan 2015

El Papel Del Fonda Multilateral De Inversiones (Fomin) En La Promocion De Inversiones Privadas Extranjeras En America Latina Y El Caribe, Francesco Seatzu

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Hoy en dia, muy pocos negarian que las inversiones privadas extranjeras, al igual que las remesas de los trabajodores, constituyen instrumentos fundamentales para el fortalecimiento y la expansion de las economias de los paises en desarrollo en Africa, Asia, y en particular en la region de America Latina y el Caribe.


"Parque Dmz Coreano De La Paz" Y El Problema De Las Minas, John J. Kim Jan 2015

"Parque Dmz Coreano De La Paz" Y El Problema De Las Minas, John J. Kim

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Escrito por un veterano del ejercito de los Estados Unidos que sirvio cerca de la zona desmilitarizada (DMZ) en 1968, la escena captura muy bien la imagen de la zona como una tierra desolada y abusada por un lado, y como una tierra virgen y salvaje de la naturaleza por el otro.


El Arbitraje Internacional Es Universal?, Halil Rahman Basaran Jan 2015

El Arbitraje Internacional Es Universal?, Halil Rahman Basaran

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Debido a la deversidad de las partes (estados, organizaciones internacionales, corporaciones e indivduales) y sujetos (responsabilidad del estado, inversiones, transacciones comercials, violaciones del contracto comercial internacional) el arbitraje internacional, seria adecuado argumentar que el arbitraje internacional incluye muchos tipos.


Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Journal Of International And Comparative Law Jan 2015

Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Journal Of International And Comparative Law

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Fall issue of the ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law is traditionally a collection of articles that highlight current challenges in international law and commentate on how those challenges may be addressed through legal mechanisms.


Current National Security And Human Rights Issues In The United Kingdom, Canada And Hong Kong, Dr. Daniel Alati Jan 2015

Current National Security And Human Rights Issues In The United Kingdom, Canada And Hong Kong, Dr. Daniel Alati

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

In any jurisdiction, national security legislation is not developed or enacted in a vacuum and, as such, interdisciplinary analyses of this legislation are both necessary and useful.


A True Sense Of Independence: The Abolishment Of United Kingdom's Influence Towards The Legal Affairs Of The Commonwealth Caribbean, Shantel A. Mcdonald Jan 2015

A True Sense Of Independence: The Abolishment Of United Kingdom's Influence Towards The Legal Affairs Of The Commonwealth Caribbean, Shantel A. Mcdonald

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Judcial Committee of the Privy Council ("Privy Council") sits in England and serves as the highest Court of Appeal for several Commonwealth Caribbean countries.


Espionage: A Comparative Analysis, Kristin A. Vara Jan 2015

Espionage: A Comparative Analysis, Kristin A. Vara

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

"Espionage is as pervasive today as it has ever been."


Sea Change: New Rulemaking Procedures At The International Labour Organization, Desiree Leclercq Jan 2015

Sea Change: New Rulemaking Procedures At The International Labour Organization, Desiree Leclercq

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Change is important, but the ability to anticipate and implement change is difficult.


The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, The Federal Republic Of Agnostica, The State Of Reverentia Jan 2015

The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, The Federal Republic Of Agnostica, The State Of Reverentia

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Federal Republic of Agnostica ["Agnostica/Applicant"] and the State of reverentia ["Reverentia/Respondent"] herby submit the oresent dispute concerning the secession and annexation of East Agnostica to the International Court of Justice ["The Court"] by a Special Agreement, signed in the Hague on the second day of September in the year two thousand and fourteen, pursuant to Article 40(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.


The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, The Federal Republic Of Agnostica, The State Of Reverentia Jan 2015

The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, The Federal Republic Of Agnostica, The State Of Reverentia

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Federal Republic of Agnostica ("Agnostica") and the State of Reverentia ("Reverentia") respectfully sumbit the present dispute to the International Court of Justice, pursuant to article 40, paragraph 1 of the Statue of the Court and by virtue of a Special Agreement (Compromis) signed in the Hague, The Netherlands, on September 2, 2014, and jointly notified to the Court on the same day.


Designing Trial Avoidance Procedures For Post-Conflict, Civil Law Countries: Is German Absprachen An Appropriate Model For Efficient Criminal Justice In Afghanistan?, Nasiruddin Nezaami Jan 2015

Designing Trial Avoidance Procedures For Post-Conflict, Civil Law Countries: Is German Absprachen An Appropriate Model For Efficient Criminal Justice In Afghanistan?, Nasiruddin Nezaami

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

In Afghanistan, the persistence of several problems has caused inefficiency in the criminal procedure.


The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, La Republique Federale D'Agnostica, Et L'Etat De Reverentie (Defendeur) Jan 2015

The 2015 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, La Republique Federale D'Agnostica, Et L'Etat De Reverentie (Defendeur)

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

On behalf of the Federal Republic of Agnostica and the State of Reverentia, in accordance with Article 40(1) of the Statue of the International Court of Justice, we have the honour to transmit to you an original of the Special Agreement between Agnostica and Reverntia concerning the secession and annexation of Easr Agnostica and other issues, signed in The Hague on the second day of September in the year two thousand fourteen.


Land-Value Taxation As A Method Of Encouraging Growth In Baltimore, Michael Safko Jan 2015

Land-Value Taxation As A Method Of Encouraging Growth In Baltimore, Michael Safko

University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development

The events that occurred last May have left many residents of Baltimore wondering what can be done to rebuild their city better than it was before.1 One particular suggestion is the elimination of all current property taxes along with the implementation of a land-value tax (LVT).2 An LVT would tax property owners based on the unimproved land they own, rather than on the improvements and structures that have been built on the land.3 The argument follows that this method of taxation would incentivize property owners to develop their land, rather than leave it undeveloped so they can pay less in …


The Failure Of Environmental International Law During Times Of War, Blake Lara Jan 2015

The Failure Of Environmental International Law During Times Of War, Blake Lara

University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development

Throughout history, war and armed conflict have maintained a continuous presence around the world. Though the reasons for war change, various nations emerge and subside, and populations alter, one of the constant elements of war is its degrading effect on the environment. In addition to indirect effects on the environment that ultimately result from war, nations have used the environment as both a weapon and target of war. For example, during the Peloponnesian War, the Spartans salted Athenian lands to make them infertile. In the Franco-Dutch War from 1672 to 1678, dikes and damns were destroyed in order to create …