Democracy, Governance, and Rule of Law

Covid-19: Just Disastrous or the Disaster Itself? Applying the ILC Articles on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters to the Covid-19 Outbreak

As of April 18, 2020, Covid-19, designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), infected more than 2 million persons.[1] This dramatic increase in the number of cases since the first reported case on December 31, 2019, sparked a range of responses from various public and private actors.

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24
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6
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Alp Ozturk
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International Law in Brief

IACtHR Encourages States to Respect Rule of Law and International Obligations in COVID Responses

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli
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International Law in Brief

GAO Publishes Report on FAA Approach to Aircraft Registration

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published its report to Congress on how the Federal Aviation Administration (F

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International Law in Brief

Two Cases in Polish Judicial Independence Saga Ruled Inadmissible by EU Court

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 26, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a judgment of inadmissibility in

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International Law in Brief

Caribbean Court of Justice Issues First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Caribbean Court of Justice issued its first advisory opinion in response to a request for interpretation of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, which established the Caribbean Community.

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International Law in Brief

Russian Constitutional Court Approves Changes to Presidential Term Limitations under the Constitution

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Justine N. Stefanelli

The Russian Constitutional Court has approved amendments to the Russian Constitution that will allow President Vladimir Putin to ser

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International Law in Brief

2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Released

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S.

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Supreme Court: No Civil Rights Cases in U.S. Courts by Foreign Nationals

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 25, 2020, the U.S.

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International Law in Brief

Council of Europe Agrees Checklist for States on Democratic Checks and Balances

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 5, 2020, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers formally agreed a