Crimea and the Interrelationship Between Military Occupation and Annexation

Crimea and the Interrelationship Between Military Occupation and Annexation

Crimea and the Interrelationship Between Military Occupation and Annexation Every State in the world is protected from the use of force against its sovereignty and territorial integrity. This protection and the corresponding right of self-defense, enshrined in Article...
The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Twenty years after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its advisory opinion on the consequences of the Israeli Wall, the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ to issue another advisory opinion...
Ukraine Symposium – Is Ukraine Occupying Territory in Russia?

Ukraine Symposium – Is Ukraine Occupying Territory in Russia?

Ukraine Symposium – Is Ukraine Occupying Territory in Russia? In the early morning hours of August 6, Ukrainian forces in armored vehicles moved into the Kursk region of Russia. This surprise offensive by Ukraine into Russia represents the largest foreign incursion...
The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Court’s Discretion

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Court’s Discretion

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Court’s Discretion On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its advisory opinion (AO) on the Legal Consequences Arising From the Policies and Practices of Israel in...
Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT

Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT

Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT On July 21, 2024, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ” or “Court”) delivered its advisory opinion on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – The Question of Whether Gaza Is Occupied Territory On October 7, Hamas launched a brutal attack that killed more than 1,400 people and injured another 6,900 individuals, including at least 32 Americans. Hamas also took over 240 hostages...