The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, U.S. should Ratify

By: Ben Haight “As the broader U.S. domestic debate over UNCLOS’ many provisions continues, let there be no misunderstanding: from a national security perspective, UNCLOS is overwhelmingly in the United States’ best interest.” -Vice Admiral James W. Houck[i]… Read More

Gauging the international balance of power from the confines of the Middle East

By: Taimoor Choudhry The unfolding events in the Middle East provide a clear picture of the ongoing power struggle in the International system. The  Middle East is one of the most dynamic regions in the world for a… Read More

The Human Rights Committee: A Mechanism of Noncompliance and Failure

By: Ben Haight “The Human Rights Committee has been unable to penetrate either the surface or the conscience of most states to meaningfully advance the ICCPR.” -Makau wa Mutua[i] The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is… Read More

The Globalization of Competition Law: Uncertainty of Enforcement and the Google Case Study

Photo Credit: iDesign[1] By: Aaron L. Schwartz As the consumption of goods and services becomes increasingly globalized, multinational firms are finding it difficult to lawfully navigate the murky waters of international competition law. The current international regime lacks… Read More