Supreme Court Showdown: The Legality of a Second Independence Referendum
With the potential of a second Scottish Independence Referendum, this article explores the legality of whether this endeavour could go ahead
Politics and Governance
Frances Brown
- Jul 1
- 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
- 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?
Britt Gronemeyer
- May 27
- 3 min
Understanding the Investigation into the 6 January Attack on the US Capitol
Updates about the 6 January attack on the US Capitol and how it is being investigated by various bodies
Isla Martin
- Apr 15
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Martin Duffy
- Mar 6
- 8 min
A Return to Broken Windows Policy
An analysis of the effects that a return to the NYPD’s broken windows policing would have on the crime rates throughout New York City.
Abraham LeGrant
- Feb 13
- 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.
Anne Lipsett
- Dec 7, 2021
- 4 min
"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand": Should the Two-Party System be Scrapped?
This article explores the two-party system and discusses why it exists and whether it should be scrapped in favor of a multi-party system
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
Anya Fonstein
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
How Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Provides Funds for Long Awaited Improvements in Native Communities
The new US infrastructure bill allots funding for much-needed improvements to Native American communities
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
Kate Chernitsky
- Aug 6, 2021
- 6 min
“Smart” or Criminal?: Donald Trump's Indictment
An examination of the indictments brought against the Trump Organisation and Allan Weisselberg
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.
Kate Chernitsky
- Jun 16, 2021
- 4 min
100 Days and 64 Executive Orders: Evaluating the Biden Administration's Governing Strategy
This article analyses the Biden Administration's use of executive orders and why they are an unsuitable alternative to passing legislation.
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.
Imogen Katcher
- Apr 27, 2021
- 4 min
Biden’s Stimulus Package, Discriminatory Housing and COVID-19
A history of discriminatory housing policy in the US and how this affects communities of colour, especially in the context of COVID-19.
Caroline Sachdeva
- Apr 18, 2021
- 4 min
The Future of American Elections: “For The People” or a Return to Jim Crow?
The “For The People Act” gives a glimpse into an uncertain future for American voters.
Anne Lipsett
- Mar 28, 2021
- 4 min
Certification and Objection: Electoral College and the Final Stage of the US Presidential Election
This article objectively overviews the process of certifying election results and the potential for objections
Anastasia Mikheeva
- Mar 23, 2021
- 4 min
Incitement to Violence: Blame the Speaker or the Listener?
Discussion of insufficient accounts of what constitutes incitement to violence and its impacts on democratic legal status
Anna Szekeres
- Mar 16, 2021
- 5 min
Building a New National Party in the United States
Taking a closer look at the Federal Election Commission, this article discusses how to register a new political party in the United States.
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
Martin Duffy
- Feb 12, 2021
- 5 min
Is the United States a Constitutional Republic?
US should be classified as a Constitutional Republic, not a Democracy, for various reasons such as the original draft of the Constitution
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
Collette Mourier
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Donald Trump’s Violations of the Emoluments Clause
This article discusses Donald Trump’s breaches of the Emoluments Clause and the lack of justice served as a result of his impeachment
William Thompson
- Nov 20, 2020
- 4 min
The Electoral College: An Impediment to American Democracy?
This article analyses problems with the electoral college, looking at processes that have stifled reform and whether there is a way forward
Sydney Starzyk
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
Amy Coney Barrett & the “Notorious RBG”: Supreme Court Justices Who Are More Than Their Differences
A comparison of the lives and careers of the late RBG and newly minted Justice Amy Coney Barrett show they have more in common than assumed
Michael Tozzi
- Oct 16, 2020
- 5 min
Uncharted Territory: Governmental Plans for Everything Except a Succession Crisis
The US government has no provisions to ensure effective leadership in the event of a national catastrophe, risking a succession crisis
Claudia Baldelli
- Sep 6, 2020
- 4 min
The Future of Jury-Based Trials: What Can We Learn From COVID-19?
Exploring possible alternative methods of jury trials post-COVID to eradicate case backlog and increase the efficiency of jury trials
Ben Oswald
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4 min
The Supreme Court: Unfit for Political Purpose
The Supreme Court has been criticised for intruding in political spheres as the nature of law makes it unfit for such purposes
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
Dylan Springer
- Jun 30, 2020
- 3 min
A Brief History of the Insurrection Act
Protests against police brutality have brought the Insurrection Act to the forefront as a means of suppressing public discontent in the US