Environmental Law Malavika Rao discusses the Kafue River spill in Zambia and questions whether the current legal responses, focused on human rights and compensation, are sufficient to address the extensive environmental damage from mining. Like other African states, Rao highlights that Zambia’s environmental laws primarily view environmental harm through a human-centered lens. The author suggests … Read more
Over the past two weeks, EJIL:Talk! has featured a range of contributions spanning pressing issues, including: the growing challenges of regulating Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), the under-recognized crime of targeting children in conflict zones, legal dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, criminal military investigations as a tool for civilian protection, the potential impact of … Read more
As we move into April, EJIL:Talk! publications highlight significant developments in international law, addressing pressing issues such as the application of the Genocide Convention, the use of artificial intelligence in military operations, and the evolving landscape of cyber-enabled crimes. From Sudan’s case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the European … Read more
Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have offered thoughtful insights into a variety of pressing international law issues. Among the topics discussed are significant climate litigation rulings, developments in indigenous rights, challenges surrounding secondary sanctions, and the evolving role of peacekeeping forces, highlighting the dynamic nature of international legal frameworks. Climate Litigation Enikő Krajnyák … Read more
Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have provided insightful analyses on a range of pressing legal issues. Among the topics discussed are recent resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council, developments in human rights law, the erosion of the international legal order, and significant updates in international law more broadly. UN Security Council Marco … Read more