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  • League of Nations

    The League of Nations was the ill-fated predecessor of the United Nations. Origins To Alexander of Russia's scheme of a Holy Alliance we need only briefly allude. Though admirable in intention it was rejected as "sublime nonsense and mysticism” by Castlereagh, and it eventually […]

  • League of Nations

    The League of Nations was the ill-fated predecessor of the United Nations. Origins To Alexander of Russia's scheme of a Holy Alliance we need only briefly allude. Though admirable in intention it was rejected as "sublime nonsense and mysticism” by Castlereagh, and it eventually […]

  • Antiterrorism Efforts

    General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]

  • Antiterrorism Efforts

    General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]

  • Amicus Curiae in International Investment Arbitration

    Amicus Curiae in International Investment Arbitration Note: this entry is a continuation of the entry about the Participation of Amici Curiae in NAFTA Chapter Eleven Cases. By Andrea K. Bjorklund (March 22, 2002) What Value Can The Proposed Amici Add The question of the movant’s interest must inevitably be bound up with the substantive knowledge…

  • Amici Curiae in NAFTA Cases

    Public attention to cases brought under NAFTA Chapter Eleven has grown commensurately with the increased numbers of those cases. While media coverage has increased, most of that attention stems from particular interest groups. Many of these groups are not satisfied with newspaper reports or government-supplied information available on the internet, but wish to participate more…

  • International Refugee Law

    International Refugee Law International law: the refugee See International law and refugee conventions: States parties 1. International Instruments Basic instruments 1946 Constitution of the International Refugee Organization Extracts 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights Extracts 1950 Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of…

  • International Refugee Law

    International Refugee Law International law: the refugee See International law and refugee conventions: States parties 1. International Instruments Basic instruments 1946 Constitution of the International Refugee Organization Extracts 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights Extracts 1950 Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of…

  • International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law

    International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…

  • International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law

    International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…

  • Cyberthreats

    Cyberthreats Introduction The Evolution of Cyberthreats Dependency, Interconnectivity, and New Vulnerabilities Boundlessness, Anonymity, and Technological Progress The Vagueness of Cyberintrusions and Unclear Responsibilities The Problem of Attribution and Sovereignty in Cyberspace Understanding Cyberthreats Technical Background Computerization and Interconnectivity The Role of Hard- and Software Oligarchy Flaws Institutional Background The Evolution of the Internet A Short…

  • League of Nations Covenants

    League of Nations Covenants The Covenant of the League, first signed by the 32 signatories of the Treaty of Versailles, and accepted and acted upon by the 48 States who in 1921 were members of the League. Article 1 of the Covenant consisted of the rules of membership. It stipulates that the original members of…

  • Government Subsidies

    Development Subsidies and International Trade Resources See Also Green Box

  • Industrial Action

    Industrial action in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Industrial action provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: Any form of action taken by a group of workers, a union or an employer during an industrial dispute to gain concessions from the other party, e.g. a strike, go-slow or an […]

  • Fasting

    Introduction to FastingFasting, abstention from food, and often also from drink, for a longer than usual period. Fasting has been practiced for centuries in connection with religious ceremonies. Fasts are observed among Christians, Jews, Muslims, Confucianists, Hindus, Daoists, Jainists, an…