Foreign Policy and International Law

Israel and Turkey Agree to Resume Full Diplomatic Relations, Ending Six-year Rift (June 27, 2016)

Author: 
Aldo Perez

On June 27, 2016, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that

United Kingdom Votes to Leave European Union (June 23, 2016)

Author: 
Mary Snover

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum on whether to leave or remain in the European Union. A nationwide majority of 51.9 percent voted to leave.

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules States Cannot Imprison non-EU Citizens for Illegal Entry (June 7, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On June 7, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

U.S., U.K., EU, France, and Germany Publish Joint Statement on Implementation of Iran Nuclear Deal (May 19, 2016)

Author: 
Douglas Cantwell

On May 19, 2016, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security issued a

U.S. Lifts Arms Ban on Vietnam (May 23, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On May 23, 2016, President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. will fully lift the arms embargo on Vietnam.

U.S. Senate Passes Bill Allowing Suits Against Saudi Arabia for 9/11 Attacks (May 17, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On May 17, 2016, the United States Senate passed a bill allowing family members of 9/11 victims to sue Sa

First Treaty on IUU Fishing to Enter into Force (May 16, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On May 16, 2016, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced that the Port State

U.S. Government Releases Report on 2015 Airstrikes Against MSF Hospital in Afghanistan (April 29, 2016)

Author: 
Douglas Cantwell

On April 29, 2016, the U.S.

British Parliament Unanimously Declares ISIL Committed Genocide (April 20, 2016)

Author: 
Saiena Shafiezadeh

On April 20, 2016, the British Parliament unanimously