With 2024 almost done, I’d like to share my year in review. For the vast majority of investors, this was a banner year, with the S&P 500 up ~24% and real estate prices in most of the country continuing to inch higher despite high mortgage rates. Bitcoin investors, gold investors, and venture capital investors have … Read more
In the wake of a new year, EJIL: Talk! has featured posts tackling a wide array of pressing issues, including international criminal justice, environmental law, the Russia-Ukraine war, human rights, investment review mechanisms, and more—some of which continue to trace the lasting impacts of key events of the past year. Wishing our readers happy holidays … Read more
The following Bubble Buzz Review is a sponsored partnership with Aviagames. Bubble Buzz is not just another bubble-popping game—it’s a fun way to challenge your skills, have fun, and even earn real money. With dynamic gameplay, colorful graphics, and cash tournaments, Bubble Buzz transforms the classic bubble shooter into a rewarding experience. Whether you’re playing… … Read more
In July, the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) did something unprecedented: it passed the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration with a 5/6 majority. The law authorizes border guards to refuse applications for international protection in a limited area on Finland’s border – in practice, the eastern land border – except for persons considered vulnerable … Read more
International Court of Justice Renatus Otto Franz Derler examines the adequacy of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) recent meeting with members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ahead of its Climate Change Advisory Opinion hearings. The author raises concerns about the lack of a clear procedural basis for the consultation and critiques … Read more
