Essays on International Law

The Evolution of Customary International Law With the invention of cell phones, Internet, and ever-advancing technology, society today has slowly but surely evolved into a global village. As commercial trade and immigration become increasingly fluid between nations, international laws hold increasing weight and relevance in…

The Use of Force in International Law Introduction From ancient epics like the Iliad to historical accounts to modern novels, appropriate justification for a state’s use of force has long been a topic of fascination and controversy. Over the past century and a half, various…

The Responsibility to Protect Doctrine and Its Relation to International Law Introduction In moral and political philosophy, the relationship between a state and its people is often characterized as a social contract – citizens voluntarily sacrifice individual freedom in exchange for protection from the state….