International

Why Teaching International Law Should Be an Antiracist Endeavour – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Why Teaching International Law Should Be an Antiracist Endeavour – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

The field of international law, developed in the shadow of colonialism and global power imbalances, has long been influenced by racial biases and hegemonic interests. These historical and systemic inequalities continue to shape contemporary international relations and legal frameworks. Given this context, the teaching of international law should be pursued as an antiracist endeavour. This … Read more

International law and the Political Economy of Digitalization – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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International law and the Political Economy of Digitalization – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

In June 2017, the Danish shipping giant Maersk faced a monumental crisis that highlighted both the fragility of modern digital infrastructure and the centrality of information technology to global capitalism: a targeted cyberattack against Ukraine spiraled into a worldwide outage, crippling Maersk’s information technology systems and halting operations in ports across the globe. With 4,000 … Read more

Enforcing International Law through Domestic Courts – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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International law and the Political Economy of Digitalization – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Since 8 October 2023, the day after Hamas’s attack on Israel, arms exports have been the subject of much debate. After spiking in 2023 (see report concerning Germany), exports have since declined. Governments in Canada, Belgium, Italy, and Spain have voluntarily suspended trade. Others, such as the Dutch Government, have done so after legal action … Read more

Addressing Racial Discrimination Through International Law – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Addressing Racial Discrimination Through International Law – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

The Neglected Potential of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination Why do anti-racism laws fail to combat racism effectively? That is the leading question raised in this symposium. The editors offer two possible answers: Do we have “unrealistic expectations regarding the potential of law in general”? Or are there … Read more

Insurance News: International Women’s Day Special Edition | Insurance Blog – Go Health Pro

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Insurance News: International Women’s Day Special Edition | Insurance Blog – Go Health Pro

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are delighted to be part of a panel of extraordinary women leaders for this special edition of Insurance News Analysis. We discuss the strides being made toward gender equality and the work that remains.  So, what is being done to recruit, retain and promote women in the insurance … Read more

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