As universities and governments worldwide grapple with the illicit side of the antiquities trade, notoriously associated with criminal activity like money laundering and terrorism funding, consideration of the shortcomings of standing legislation has become increasingly necessary. (Image via HistoryToday)
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The perception of the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court is widely contested amongst the international community—the metric for many being its ability to deter future mass atrocities. That said, we must consider if this metric is fair and whether the rhetoric of ICC representatives plays a role in its external image. (Image via HumanRightsWatch)
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Texas Senate Bill 1, passed in 2021, enacted several significant changes to Texas voting procedure. Several lawsuits have been filed in response to the controversial adjustments, forcing an evaluation of the legality and constitutionality of SB 1 and what its fate suggests about state-enacted voter identification laws across the United States. (Image via CNN)
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In early November, the Supreme Court will hear Haaland v. Brackeen. The case stands to determine whether the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) discriminates on the basis of race, thereby violating the United States Constitution, and if its federal regulation over child placement unjustly commandeers state powers? Given the historical context of the ICWA, the case’s outcome will drastically impact the future of tribal sovereignty.
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As advancements in technology have permitted far more frequent and impactful interactions between nations and outer space, the necessity of modernizing one of the only pieces of legislation monitoring state behavior has become increasingly apparent.
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For nearly four decades, China has struggled to renegotiate its border with Bhutan for economic and strategic purposes. Having lost its patience, China has chosen to begin building on its border with Bhutan, raising concerns over what precedent was set by its past illegal annexation of Tibet and questions regarding what the international community can do to respond to illegal territorial expansion.
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