Category Archives: ICLR Posts

Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine are a Violation of International Law

By: Miriam Castillo April 21, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine violates Article 2(4) of the U.N. Charter, a central and important tenet of the charter that requires U.N. member states to refrain from the “use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.” Vladimir Putin’s goal was to overrun Ukraine and […]

Education Exodus: The Rise of Teacher Resignations

By: Mozelle Garcia April 20, 2022 Think back on your life and consider the people who have influenced you the most. You’re probably thinking of a parent or guardian, a sibling or friend. But think on who you really spent the majority of your days with when you were being molded into the person you […]

Impact of the Law of the Sea and its Exceptions on Russian Ships

By: Frederick Cushmore April 19, 2022 With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, interesting issues of international Maritime Law are. Much of this comes from gaps existing in the law and the limits of national jurisdiction over the ocean. First is the issue of Turkey’s closure of the Turkish Straits (Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, between the Sea […]

Assessing the Role of Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine

By: Jack Fraser April 18, 2022 The purpose of cryptocurrencies continues to evolve in nations throughout the world. While many countries have legalized components of digital assets for investment purposes, some countries have gone so far as to introduce cryptocurrencies as legal tender. In recent weeks Ukraine has taken formidable steps in encouraging the use […]