Namibia: A Model of How Deterrence Theory Can Lead to the African Rhino’s Salvation
By: Margaret Marshall
The deterrence theory is a theory that has been utilized in criminal law for centuries. It is the idea that if you punish those for committing crimes, then others will be deterred from committing the same crime. A modified version of this theory was recently utilized in Namibia to deter individuals from committing the crime of illegal wildlife poaching at all levels—those in the illegal international wildlife crime rings and those local villagers who poach out of desperation. This blog post looks at the modified deterrence theory approach and calls for the use of Namibia’s new approach in other countries to combat illegal wildlife poaching.
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The Notable Appeal Norway’s New Dual Citizenship Law
By: Jasmine Shafquat.
On January 1, 2020, Norway officially became the last Nordic country to allow dual citizenship. Within the first few months of this law taking effect, 26,000 individuals applied for Norwegian citizenship, which increased the country’s citizenship wait list from 14,000 to 40,000.
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Poland and the Uncertainty for the LGBT Community
By: Konrad Starostka.
Poland’s presidential election was a hotly contested race with narrow margins. The reelection of Duda, a right-wing politician, further disenfranchises the LGBT community.
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The Road Less Traveled: Iceland’s Response to the 2008 Financial Crisis
By: Peter Veldkamp.
Iceland faced the worst financial crisis in 2008 of any country relative to its size. Unlike the United States, Iceland took a unique path to recovery that has largely been categorized as a success. This blog outlines several distinctive features of Iceland’s recovery, as well as some of the accompanying issues in its enactment.
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The Healthcare System That Creates Health Neglect
By: Alexandra Welke.
For years, India has allocated a small percentage of funding to public health. Increased medical costs and lack of funding from the country is resulting in an inequality in who is able to seek health care treatment. Increasing India’s budget on health and family planning may help individuals desperately in need.
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Complication²: Can Complicated Solutions to a Complicated Problem Mean a Simple Result?
By: Megan Wilson
The Brazilian tax system has been one of the most complicated and difficult to comply with for many years. Administrations have been hesitant to do anything about this because any attempted fix will be complicated, take a long time, and likely be unpopular. Changes may finally be coming – and hopefully staying.
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De-criminalization of Adultery in Taiwan?
After the legalization of homosexual marriages and decriminalization of prostitution, judges in Taiwan advocate for decriminalization of adultery, another bold proposal in family law. The supporters argue adultery is a gendered crime discriminating women and violating freedom of marriage. The opponents are with the public opinion that such reform is too early to make, and adultery crime mainly aims at protecting marriage as the cornerstone of the society, not happy marriages.
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Secularism or Religious Intolerance: An Examination of France’s Concept of Laïcité
By: Jacob Vande Zande
This brief blog explores the debate around secularism in France, the international community’s response to France’s 2004 headscarf ban, and the arguments surrounding France’s strong commitment to secularism.
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The Crisis in Catalan: Catalonian’s Want to Secede from Spain
By: Michael Stolte.
Want to learn more about Catalan’s desire to secede from Spain?
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A Whale of a Problem: Norway’s Whaling Industry and the International Whaling Commission
By: Laura Stickney
This brief blog post discusses the controversial commercial whaling industry in Norway – one of two countries that continue the practice of harvesting whales. This post gives a short overview of the International Whaling Commission, the leading authority on international regulation of the whaling industry, as well as the arguments surrounding Norway’s opposition to the Commission and the moratorium on commercial whaling.
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Protecting the LGBTQI Community in Latin America
By: Jessica Skelly
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights recently ruled in favor of Marin, a member of the PGBTQI community, who was assaulted because of her sexual orientation. The decision classified the assault as torture.
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Palestine and other Middle Eastern Countries Changing Their Outlook: Marry-Your-Rapist Laws Repealed and Reformed
By: Wesam Shahed.
A short analysis of Palestine’s and other Middle Eastern countries’ repeal of “Marry Your Rapist” laws. In the past, some Middle Eastern countries had laws that allowed a rapist to not face legal punishment if they married or asked to marry the person whom they raped. Recently Palestine and other Middle Eastern countries have repealed or reformed that type of law in response to growing activism.
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Italy’s Legal Business Concerns Surrounding COVID-19
By: Emily Seeling
This blog post explores Italy’s future and current legal business implications. It looks at potential strategies to terminate current contracts within the business realm.
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Coronavirus in Israel
By: Samantha Rothman.
Coronavirus sweeps through Israel during the holy days of Passover, Israelis will be celebrating in a completely new way as the government works to find solutions. Families all over Israel are working with new restrictions and the governments makes efforts to hopefully reopen soon.
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Remnants of Colonization Series - Dear West, Black People are NOT Experiments: Outrageous COVID-19 Clinical Trial Proposal
By: Danielle D. Rogers.
Inspired by Dreams of Liberation Bound by Bondage, written by Danielle D. Rogers, this blog post is a part of a larger series that examines how the remnants of colonization continue to negatively impact people of the African diaspora around the world. This post examines how the remnants of colonization in the healthcare and science fields led to unethical research trials and how international law could help prevent the exploitation of individuals in human subject research.
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Another round of changes to Japan’s Anti-Monopoly Act? This time, attorney-client confidentiality.
By: Alexandra Lee Page
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has proposed several amendments to Japan’s Anti-Monopoly Act. In a landmark consultation about fair trade, industry stakeholders will have a chance until May 2020 to weigh in on whether to introduce legal professional privilege for the first time.
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Macau: Bigger than Vegas
By: Michael Moran.
Macau, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, has experience explosive economic growth in recent years as the biggest gaming city in the world.
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The Sponge City Initiative: A Solution for Flooding and Water Scarcity?
By: Emily Michienzi.
This blog will explain the problem of water scarcity and address China’s Sponge City Initiative, which is attempting to rebuild urban areas with green infrastructure to stop urban flooding and recharge its depleted aquifers.
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Dive into the Latin American Market! Why Chile is one of Latin America’s Hottest Destination for Starting a Business
By: Trevor Mason.
One of Latin America most wealthy countries is a prime landing spot for your next business with plenty of competition and perks that can be explored.
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New Zealand’s Gun Control Laws
By: Lauren Marshall.
After a mass shooting involving a semiautomatic riffle, New Zealand’s Prime Minister introduced the country’s second most prolific gun law since the ‘90s. It received almost unanimous support and shows the country’s support in helping their citizens feel safe.
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