As we move into April, EJIL:Talk! publications highlight significant developments in international law, addressing pressing issues such as the application of the Genocide Convention, the use of artificial intelligence in military operations, and the evolving landscape of cyber-enabled crimes. From Sudan’s case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) rulings on LGBTI rights, EJIL:Talk! publications over the past two weeks have underscored the intersection of legal norms, technology, and human rights. The Genocide Convention Pranay Lekhi analyzes the recent case brought by Sudan against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before the ICJ over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention. The author examines the UAE’s reservation to Article IX, which impacts the Court’s jurisdiction, and explores the complexities of state interventions in such cases. Lekhi focuses on the ICJ’s approach to Articles 63 and 62 of its Statute, which allow state parties to intervene in cases involving multilateral treaties. The author further addresses how the ICJ’s rulings…
Two Weeks in Review
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Two Weeks in Review, 10 – 23 March 2025
Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have offered thoughtful insights into a variety of pressing international law issues. Among the topics discussed are significant climate litigation rulings, developments in indigenous rights, challenges surrounding secondary sanctions, and the evolving role of peacekeeping forces, highlighting the dynamic nature of international legal frameworks.
Two Weeks in Review, 24 February – 9 March 2025
Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have provided insightful analyses on a range of pressing legal issues. Among the topics discussed are recent resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council, developments in human rights law, the erosion of the international legal order, and significant updates in international law more broadly. …
Two Weeks in Review, 10 – 23 February 2025
Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity In her post "Empire by Purchase: From Manhattan to Greenland (1625-2025)," Janne Nijman examines the historical and contemporary practice of nations acquiring territories through financial transactions. The author discusses U.S. President Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland and contextualizes this within a broader historical framework of territorial acquisitions…
Two Weeks in Review, 27 January – 9 February 2025
Use of Force Mary Ellen O'Connell examines the erosion of international legal norms, particularly the prohibition on the use of force, in the context of U.S. President Donald Trump’s disregard for legal constraints and the evolving concept of a “Rule-Based International Order.” O'Connell argues that a permissive approach to legal interpretation by Western states, especially the…