Foreign Policy and International Law

Gambian President Files Injunction Seeking to Keep Incoming President Out of Office (January 12, 2017)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On January 12, 2017, outgoing President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia asked the Supreme Court for an injunction that would bar his successor, President-Elect Adama Barrow, from entering office.

UN Security Council Passes Resolution on Russia and Turkey’s Efforts in Syria (December 31, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On December 31, 2016, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution welcoming the efforts

U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Russia in Response to Cyberattacks (December 28, 2016)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On December 28, 2016, the White House announced an executive order increasing sanct

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules States May Not Impose General Obligations on Data Retention (December 21, 2016)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On December 21, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

Dutch Court Rules Crimean Artifacts to Be Returned to Ukraine (December 14, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

U.S. Congress Votes to Extend Sanctions on Iran for Ten Years (December 1, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On December 1, 2016, the U.S.

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

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

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

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

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

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

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

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

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