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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 […]

  • League of Nations Failure

    League of Nations Failure Even before its first meeting, the League of Nations suffered what some historians have characterized as a death blow: the U.S. rejection of the Treaty of Versailles and with it, the League of Nations. A variety of factors led to the U.S. Senate’s rejection of the treaty, among them Woodrow Wilson’s…

  • 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…

  • International Arbitration, Historical

    International Arbitration International arbitration is a proceeding in which two nations refer their differences to one or more selected persons, who, after affording to each party an opportunity of being heard, pronounce judgment on the matters at issue. It is understood, unless otherwise expressed, that the judgment shall be in accordance with the law by…

  • Inquiry

    Inquiry Inquiry in the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes: Functions and relation to other peaceful means under the Charter of the United Nations Based on the UN Handbook on Pacific Settlement of Disputes: The function of inquiry-investigation or elucidation of a disputed issue of fact-was comprehensively dealt with in the 1899 and 1907 Hague Conventions…

  • Alternatives to Neutrality

    Alternatives to Neutrality Introduction The virtually complete breakdown of neutrality that marked the two world wars reflected changes in the nature of warfare and the growing economic interdependence of nations throughout the world. See more about Alternatives to Neutrality here. History of Alternatives to Neutrality During the two world wars, vast quantities of munitions, vehicles,…

  • Constitutional Text: Brazil Constitution of 1988

    Constitutional Text: Brazil Constitution of 1988 CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL OCTOBER 5, 1988 Preamble We, the representatives of the Brazilian People, convened in the National Constituent Assembly to institute a democratic state for the purpose of ensuring the exercise of social and individual rights, liberty, security, well-being, development, equality and justice as…

  • Constitutional Text: Bangladesh 1972, Amended 2004

    Constitutional Text: Bangladesh 1972, Amended 2004 CONSTITUTION OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH NOVEMBER 4, 1972, AS AMENDED TO MAY 16, 2004 BISMILLAH-AR-RAHIMAN-AR-RAHIM (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful) Preamble We, the people of Bangladesh, having proclaimed our Independence on the 26th day of March, 1971 and through a historic war for…

  • Outline of Evidence

    Note: this entry is based in United States law I. Burdens and Presumptions a. Burden of Proof i. Burden of pleading 1. You have to plead a claim, to state a claim for which relief can be granted ii. Burden of production 1. Must introduce evidence to support your claim in your pleading iii. Burden…

  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 7

    United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification   Article 27 Measures to resolve questions on implementation The Conference of the Parties shall consider and adopt procedures and institutional mechanisms for the resolution of questions that may arise with regard to the implementation of the Convention. Article 28 Settlement of Disputes 1. Parties shall settle any dispute…

  • Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa 6

    Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa   Article 17 Amendment of the Convention and of Protocols 1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention and any Party to a Protocol may propose amendments to that Protocol. Such amendments shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific, technical, environmental and…

  • Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal 6

    Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal   Article 19 Verification Any Party which has reason to believe that another Party is acting or has acted in breach of its obligations under this Convention may inform the Secretariat thereof, and in such an event, shall simultaneously and immediately…

  • Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 2

    Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter   ARTICLE 16 Settlement of Disputes 1 Any disputes regarding the interpretation or application of this Protocol shall be resolved in the first instance through negotiation, mediation or conciliation, or other peaceful means chosen by parties to the…

  • Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks 8

    Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks   Article 26 Special assistance in the implementation of this Agreement 1. States shall cooperate to establish special funds to assist developing States in the implementation of this Agreement, including assisting developing States to meet the costs involved in any proceedings for the Settlement of…