Foreign Policy and International Law

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International Law in Brief

UNSC Passes Resolution on Chemical Weapons Use in Syria (November 17, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 17, 2016, the United Nations Security Council issued a resolution renewing the mandate

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International Law in Brief

UNSC Passes Resolution on Ethnic Violence in South Sudan (November 15, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 15, 2016, the United Nations Security Council, acting under its Chapter VII authority, passed a resolution

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International Law in Brief

UNGA Passes Resolution on the U.S. Embargo of Cuba (October 26, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On October 26, 2016, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution admonishing the Untied States for its role i

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International Law in Brief

Colombian Government Reaches New Peace Agreement with Rebels (November 12, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 12, 2016, the Colombian government reached a new peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

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International Law in Brief

Paris Agreement on Climate Change Mitigation Enters into Force (November 4, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 4, 2016, the Paris Agreement on climate change

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International Law in Brief

International Chamber of Commerce Modifies Rules to Improve Transparency and Efficiency (November 4, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 4, 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce modified its

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International Law in Brief

U.K. High Court Rules Parliament Must Vote to Approve “Brexit”; Separately, Northern Ireland Court Dismisses “Brexit” Challenge (November 3, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 3, 2016, the U.K.