Posted: August, 2011 in International Law
When a political activist carried out an unprecedented killing spree in Norway in which more than 70 people died, the news turned its spotlight on this Scandinavian country.
To put the recent tragic attacks in Norway into context, here is a brief history and some basic facts about the country.
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Posted: July, 2011 in International Law
Yemen has been deeply divided since January due to mass demonstrations against President Ali Abdullah Saleh as part of the regional Arab Spring uprisings.
Learn more about the history and current events of one of the oldest civilizations in the Near East.
Read More of Understanding Yemen: News, History & Facts Here
Posted: June, 2011 in International Law
After 16 years on the run, fugitive Ratko Mladic was arrested this spring and extradited to the Hague Tribunal.
The arrest evokes serious consequences for the Hague Tribunal and for Serbia’s bid to join the European Union.
Read More of Mladic’s Arrest and Serbia’s Bid for the EU Here
Posted: June, 2011 in International Law
Once a stable and thriving economy, Ivory Coast has declined into a divided state due to xenophobia and dictatorships.
Could that be changing? Time will tell, but a truce reached in April may be the resolution Ivorians have been waiting for after a decade-old conflict.
Read More of Understanding Ivory Coast: History & Basic Facts Here
Posted: May, 2011 in International Law
Since February, Bahrain has been swept up in the unrest spreading throughout the Arab world.
Understanding the current unrest in Bahrain requires knowledge of the facts of Bahrain’s history, which is marked by international and internal conflict.
Read More of Understanding Bahrain: News, History & Facts Here
Posted: April, 2011 in International Law
Understanding the situation in Libya — as well as the United States’ involvement — requires some context.
Check out a summary of what’s happened so far as well as the history of Libya, basic facts about the country and past brushes with international law.
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Posted: August, 2010 in International Law
The United Nations is an international organization that aims to promote peace and justice throughout the world. But with 192 member countries, communication is bound to be a little difficult.
What are the official languages of the UN? Will the UN ever have more official languages?
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Posted: August, 2010 in International Law
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor’s war crimes trial in The Hague raises questions not just about Taylor, but about The Hague in general.
How did Taylor come to be tried in The Hague? Why is The Hague the center of so many international law organizations?
Read More of The Hague: The International Law Capital of the World Here
Posted: July, 2010 in International Law
Supreme Court confirmation hearings exist so that senators can examine the president’s Supreme Court nominee to find out his or her background and views on the law.
It is rare that international matters come up in Supreme Court confirmation hearings. But Elena Kagan’s background with international law is raising some questions from senators.
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