By: Kellina Keylek.
In 2015 alone, one million people from the Middle East and parts of Africa reached the European Union seeking asylum from countries consumed by war, political instability, and repression. Placed between two of the most “immigrant friendly” countries in Europe, Denmark responded to the influx of asylum seekers by enacting new policies further restricting the rights of refugees.
Read MoreBy: Kathryn Bristor.
This post explores the impact of ISIS’ presence in Syria, the legal principles underlying the conflict, and the devastating reality that UN members may not have the ability to intervene in the war that is raging on within the Syrian borders. Through the examination of customary international law, it is apparent that foreign involvement may prove to be more difficult than at first glance.
Read MoreBy: Ryan Brenner
A quick news search for "Europe" will turn up countless articles on the major influx of people from war-torn countries across Africa, the Middle East, and even European countries like Ukraine. While the media has characterized this as a "Migrant Crisis", is migrant the proper term? If not, does it really matter?
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