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Melanie O’Brien, Review of Melinda Rankin, De Facto International Prosecutors in a Global Era: With My Own Eyes
Melinda Rankin’s book is an international relations book, not an international law one, but, of course, these two disciplines are so clearly connected that each field has something to offer the other. De Facto International Prosecutors in a Global Era: With My Own Eyes comes across as the words of an international relations specialist who is learning about international law process and, at the same time, teaching those of us in international law about what we do.
Regulating artificial intelligence: How the EU just got us closer
Last month, a draft European Union Artificial Intelligence Act was agreed in the European Parliament. Arguably, the draft Act represents the most comprehensive and radical step towards regulating AI in the world. The final Act is expected to be passed later this year, with far-reaching consequences for international regulatory standards. Altman warned a US Senate Committee that “if this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong...we want to be vocal about that”.
Russia in Ukraine: accountability and global order on the precipice
The Munich Security Conference this year took on a new character. The meeting, held last weekend, involving leaders from across Europe and elsewhere debated the greatest international security issues in ways not raised since the Moscow Conference of 1943 and the London Conference of 1945.
De facto International Prosecutors in a Global Era
'Melinda Rankin supplies the answer to those who fear that we are in the end times of human rights: atrocity crime survivors allied with experienced investigators, building successful prosecutions against the perpetrators in foreign courts based on a body of law increasingly recognised as binding on all the world.' Stephen J.
Putin’s hubris foreshadows tragedy - for Ukrainians and Russians alike
However this ends, it will not end well for Ukraine. And likely not for Russia either. Ukraine’s experience throughout this crisis has been a sad lesson in the realities of realpolitik. Geographically stuck right next door to a powerful, menacing neighbour intent on bringing it to heel, but lacking the protection offered by a formal security alliance, Ukraine was always going to be on its own in confronting Russia’s aggression.
Covid-19 and -20 and -21 … Best of The Interpreter 2021
The year began with a simple question that everyone wanted answered: can vaccines offer an exit plan from Covid-19? Rania MacIntrye: There are more than 60 vaccines in clinical development and over 170 in pre-clinical development, which is very good news for the world … If any of the highly contagious mutant strains arising in the UK, Brazil or South Africa is introduced into the community, controlling the outbreak will be much harder.
Thailand’s sweeping associations law courts disaster
For decades, Thailand has served as the primary regional hub for UN agencies and programs, international humanitarian organisations and advocacy groups. In comparison to their neighbors in mainland Southeast Asia, Thai people have enjoyed a relatively open civic environment. Thailand has long been a place where researchers hold press conferences, authors launch books, advocates meet diplomats and academics hold workshops.
A White House dinner for two: A tell-tale of tweets and transcripts
Trump Have you seen my tweet? Morrison It was brought to my attention … and then … honestly, this is what we call it the Canberra bubble. It’s ridiculous. It’ll be sorted out. Trump Why? I will study this dumb deal! Morrison The President gets that. I get it. Trump See, I said you’re going to do very well – and he did, he did that. Morrison We all have our relationships with the United States.
Jokowi’s cute political ploy has become a campaign sensation
With a week left until Indonesia’s presidential election, polls are tightening and huge mass rallies show the 193 million voters keen to have their say. For incumbent Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, his not-so-hidden strength has been his three-year-old grandson, Jan Ethes. Jokowi’s family are comfortable in the media spotlight.
Extending the “System” of International Criminal Law - AIIA
Although the recent decision concerning the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction on the Rohingya issue is encouraging, it cannot act alone to prevent crimes against humanity. Despite its short life of 16 years, the International Criminal Court is no stranger to controversy. Indeed, contestation started before the ICC began operations.
Great Power Bargaining: Syria for Ukraine? - AIIA - Australian Institute of International Affairs
Ever since Trump’s election, a Syria for Ukraine swap has been touted as a way of limiting Iran’s footprint in Syria. Will we see moves towards this when Trump and Putin meet at the G20 Summit? Despite cancelling their planned meeting at the Paris World War I centenary celebrations at the request of President Macron, Trump and Putin have agreed to meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Argentina starting on 30 November.
Jamal Khashoggi: shifting law in a deadly turf war
The alleged extrajudicial killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and the international condemnation that followed, reflects not only rivalry in the Middle East, but also greater anxiety about the direction of liberal democracy and the international rule of law more broadly. Last week, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that Mohammad bin Salman, Crown Prince and de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, may have been involved in the killing of the Saudi journalist in the consulate in Istanbul.
From Vogue to civil war: the rise and fall of Asma al-Assad - AIIA
The public image of the first lady has been important to the Syrian government before and during the war. Who really is Asma al-Assad? In March 2011 Vogue magazine published an article ‘A Rose in the Desert’ that honoured the chic style of Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad. Not long after the publication of the article, a brutal and seemingly never-ending war broke out in Syria in which President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents have committed numerous atrocities against innocent civilians.
Making Sense of the Sadrists' Electoral Achievement in Iraq - AIIA
The results of Iraq’s parliamentary election have surprised many observers, with a coalition dominated by Muqtada al-Sadr securing the largest number of seats. Speculation of the role the Sadrists are likely to play in forming a new Iraqi government requires first a grasp of their evolution. Iraq’s 12 May federal parliamentary election was surprising, not only because of unexpectedly low participation rates but also because of the results.
Australia’s responsibility to prosecute? - AIIA
Australia has openly declared its commitment to protecting and endorsing universal human rights; but it does not seem to be fulfilling all its obligations. There are some simple steps that could help. Australia’s defence and foreign policy emphasises a rules-based global order, one that includes a responsibility to protect and uphold international criminal and humanitarian law (ICHL).
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