As geopolitical friction heats up in the South China Sea and the Persian Gulf, the "legal age of islands" has arrived. This analysis breaks down the five pillars of territorial acquisition, from historical terra nullius to modern state succession, proving that in international law, effective administration beats mere discovery every time.
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As a profound generational chasm opens between Iran’s "Eastern Bloc" elite and a pro-West youth movement, the status quo is becoming untenable. To avoid a volcanic revolution, the ruling class must navigate a "double reform" balancing act,opening the political space without tripping a national security landmine. By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi.
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Against a backdrop of geopolitical tension and revisionist narratives, the Persian Gulf Act reaffirms the historical and legal integrity of the region's name. By aligning domestic law with international norms, the Act defends factual accuracy against political invention, ensuring that centuries of documentary evidence prevail over ideology
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The mounting US military build-up and repeated hostile actions in the Caribbean strongly suggest the Trump administration plans to invade Venezuela, assassinate President Nicolás Maduro, and seize its vast oil reserves. This is not about drugs or terrorism; it is a clear violation of international law aimed at eliminating independent governments, controlling resources, and gaining an upper hand against rising powers like China and the BRICS. The defeat of Venezuela could signal the defeat of the entire Global South. By Akbar Fijani.
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The cumulative effect of UN Security Council sanctions on Iran created a widespread humanitarian crisis, disproportionately violating the fundamental rights of children -to health, education, and life-saving medicines. This article analyzes how this regime, alongside the powerful, assessment-free "Snapback" mechanism, challenges the legality of the Council’s actions. It argues that all Chapter VII measures must adhere strictly to humanitarian proportionality and child-centered safeguards to prevent the imposition of collective punishment.
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In a world increasingly governed by algorithms, platforms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the traditional architecture of democracy is undergoing a profound transformation. The global legitimacy crisis, once confined to electoral participation, now intersects with the urgent concern of digital participation.
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In a world increasingly governed by algorithms, platforms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the traditional architecture of democracy is undergoing a profound transformation. The global legitimacy crisis, once confined to electoral participation, now intersects with the urgent concern of digital participation.
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