CATEGORY: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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The International Criminal Court
In 2002, 125 nations came together to establish the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a judicial body dedicated to the prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The culmination of a project dating back to the aftermath of World War II, the ICC has conducted its work in the face of opposition from some of the world’s most powerful states, and faces an uncertain future.
The Fenian Raids on Canada
On June 1, 1866, over 1,000 Irish-Americans, known as the Fenians, invaded Canada from Buffalo, New York. It was part of an audacious scheme to seize Canada and use it as a bargaining chip for Irish independence.
The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
In 1985, a Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior exploded in Auckland Harbor. The arrest of two French intelligence officers for the crime sparked an international scandal.
500 New Agreements Added to Award-Winning U.S. State Commitments with Foreign Governments Database
The award-winning U.S. State Commitments with Foreign Governments database has been updated to include 500 new commitments, including more than 200 from the decades preceding 2000.
The Panama Canal Standoff: A Trade Route at the Center of Global Tensions
The Panama Canal is at the center of a growing dispute. The U.S. raises concerns over tolls and foreign influence, while Panama asserts its sovereignty. As diplomatic talks unfold, legal, economic, and geopolitical stakes shape the future of this vital trade route.
Peace and Science: The Antarctic Treaty
Antarctica isn’t a complete no man’s land, and that’s because of the Antarctic Treaty, a unique and highly impactful agreement amongst various nations to keep Antarctica a peaceful refuge for scientific exploration and discovery.
The Storming of the Bastille
Ten days after the Fourth of July, France will celebrate its own national holiday, called Bastille Day, or Fête nationale française. Why is the storming of the Bastille celebrated more than 230 years later? Let’s find out!
Buffalo History: The Caroline Affair and International Law
In 1837, a rebellion in Canada and the destruction of an American steamship brought the United States and Great Britain to the brink of war.
Exploring Constitutional Change with Jef Ruchti
In many countries around the world, constitutional change is happening on a regular basis. We spoke with Jef Ruchti, who has provided his editorial expertise and constitutional knowledge while working on the World Constitutions Illustrated database.