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  • Inside the International Law Commission: Progressive Development and Codification

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    In today’s fragmented geopolitical climate, the significance of international law remains crucial, particularly through institutions like the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). This post explores the ILC’s dual mandate of codifying existing laws and engaging in progressive development, highlighting its vital role in maintaining and evolving international legal norms.

  • Inside the International Law Commission: History and Origin

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    The relevance of international law is heightened during geopolitical fragmentation. The United Nations International Law Commission (ILC), established post-WWII, plays a crucial role in developing and codifying international law. This series, tied to an academic course, aims to enhance understanding of the ILC’s significance and workings for broader audiences.

  • From Veterinary Science to International Law: A Unique Journey

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    Life has a way of taking you places you never expected. For me, it lead me to leave behind veterinary science and step into the world of international law instead. I recently shared this journey with Kelby Ballena and Margarita Rosa Arango on The Advocate Next Door podcast. We talked about living, studying, and working…

  • Artificial Reinforcement of Land in Light of Sea-level Rise

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    The post discusses the implications of rising sea levels on land status and maritime entitlements, focusing on artificial reinforcement as a potential solution. It highlights legal frameworks under UNCLOS, costs and challenges of implementation, concerns regarding state ownership of reinforced land, and the risk of abuse by states, particularly in maritime disputes.

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  • UNCLOS & the Law of the Sea

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    One of the ‘best’ aspects of having too many university degrees is the realization that you have spent a wild number of hours researching and writing numerous papers that never get seen by anyone except your professor. Now that I am a year out of my latest law degree, I finally have the mental capacity…

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