Bordering On The Illegal? How the Illegal Migration Bill Contradicts International Law
A discussion of the Illegal Migration Bill’s implications and its legal ramifications.
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International
Michael Tozzi
- Mar 2
- 6 min
Space Station Custody Battle: What Happens if Russia Departs from the ISS Programme?
The fallout following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine have firmly put to rest notions of post-Cold War internationalism between the...
Sarah Garde
- Nov 5, 2022
- 4 min
Is the Russian Annexation of Ukraine Actually Illegal?
Since February, a consensus has emerged: by its invasion of Ukraine the Russian Federation has ignored fundamental principles of...
Victoria Martin Veneti
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Is the European Political Community a Good Solution to the Challenges Faced by Europe?
Is Macron’s EPC the next step in European political and economic relations?
Frances Brown
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the Impact of Brexit
A brief history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and how Brexit has threatened the peace that was restored by the Good Friday Agreement.
James Lockamyeir
- Jun 26, 2022
- 3 min
How to Detect Countries who are Likely to Bust Sanctions against Russia
What is sanctions busting and which countries are likely to bust sanctions against Russia?
Isla Martin
- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 min
Brexit and Freedom: Has the UK Made an (E)U-Turn on Human Rights?
After withdrawing from the European Union, the United Kingdom must deal with the consequences of leaving an international organisation
Kate Chernitsky
- Mar 22, 2022
- 5 min
The British Museum and Elgin Marbles: The Repatriation Debate
The debate over the Elgin Marbles involves legal statutes which hinder the repatriation of material items in the British Museum.
Wilson Jones
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
America’s Ambiguous Laws on Foreign Military Volunteers and their Potential Impact in Ukraine
Ukrainian military volunteers from the US will face challenges beyond battle from antiquated and inconsistently applied American laws.
Abraham LeGrant
- Feb 13, 2022
- 3 min
Never-Ending Brexit: The Brexit Freedoms Bill as a Distraction
This article discusses recent UK government announcements regarding Brexit and the seeming lack of substance within them.
Ishan Kare and Aditya Kishore
- Dec 3, 2021
- 7 min
To Repay or not to Repay: A Holistic Overview of the Question of Reparations under the ISDS
This article explores bilateral treaties, paying particular attention to the threat of expropriation and the question of reparations
Helen Innes
- Oct 15, 2021
- 4 min
Did Brexit Make it Easier to Import Illegal Art and Antiquities into the UK?
Following Brexit, the art trade between the UK and EU has been heavily impacted. Here are some of the key issues and concerns
Michael Tozzi
- Jul 20, 2021
- 6 min
Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan
20 years after the US began military involvement in Afghanistan, immigration laws and foreign policies threaten a humanitarian crisis
Caelyn Garbe
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Cybersecurity, Alliances and Tensions: Biden’s First Official Overseas Trip
This article discusses President Biden’s first official overseas trip, focusing on both his interaction with NATO and the US-Russia summit.
Aria Ornes
- Jul 4, 2021
- 8 min
An Analysis of Trump and Biden Administrations’ Approaches to the Israel-Palestine conflict
This article explores the relationship between the US and Israel and analyses Biden’s response to the May 2021 protests and conflict
Marina Damji
- Jun 25, 2021
- 4 min
Biden’s Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay: A Defining Achievement or an Empty Promise?
Biden aims to close Guantanamo Bay before the end of his first presidential term but, much like Obama, will face significant obstacles.
Michael Tozzi
- Jun 11, 2021
- 7 min
A Tale of Two Chinas: Taiwan's Global Position
Taiwan’s statehood is not ambiguous. The willingness of other states to acknowledge it, however, is.
Rebecca Holmes
- Feb 21, 2021
- 4 min
Israel’s Use of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Modern Bargaining Chip?
COVID-19 vaccine has added to the Israel-Palestine conflict and questioned Israel’s role as an occupying power
Caroline Sachdeva
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
The UK’s Balancing Act: Circular Brexit Negotiations and the COVID Pandemic
Many political concerns remain for the UK and the EU to address. This has been hindered by COVID-19 which threatens a no-deal Brexit
Kylie Knieriem
- Jul 10, 2020
- 6 min
How COVID-19 has Impacted States’ Legal Obligation Towards Refugees
Lack of global governance on refugees leaves loopholes for states to subvert legal responsibilities, which has worsened during COVID-19
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