Inside this Issue Editor’s Note ...........................................................................................................
Vivian Shen Court Watch: Tracking Current ...............................................
Developments in International Law A summary of recent cases involving international law issues, including a discussion of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda case regarding former Rwandan mayor Grégoire Ndahimana.
Country Watch: A Look at the Economic, ............
Political, and Social Events that Shape International Law
A review of recent events from around the world that raise interesting international law issues, including a report on UN Security Council Resolution 2015 regarding piracy.
UN Human Rights Fact-Finding: .........................................
Protecting a Protection Mechanism Lara Talsma
Human rights fact-finding is considered one of the most effective and most important tools available to the United Nations in achieving its objective to promote respect for and observance of human rights. This article provides an overview of the UN fact-finding mechanism and the dilemmas faced by fact-finding missions.
The Costs & Benefits of Pursing .......................................
An LL.M. Degree in the United States Dora-Maria Sonderhoff
The number of LL.M. programs continues to grow and it can be difficult to make an informed decision about whether an LL.M. degree is a good investment. This article provides an exploration of the hurdles to overcome and a close examination of the undeniable benefits of LL.M. programs.
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The Evolution of Collective Security .......................... Frederick Landry
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Collective security, as a general concept, has been around for over hundreds of years. The idea of collective security serves to both protect any country that has been attacked by another state, and to discourage any state from invading or attacking another. This article explores the origins of collective security and its first practical expressions.
ILSA Chapter Happenings ............................................................ Compiled by Chad Lawler
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News from ILSA Chapters from around the world sharing stories, activities, and upcoming events. This issue includes a report from the ILSA Chapter at Florida A&M College of Law, a recipient of an ILSA Chapter Program Grant for Florida A&M’s Environmental Law and Justice Symposium.
Contributors .................................................................................................... 108 3 2012 LL.M. Listings ...................................................................................
A comprehensive list of international law LL.M. programs offered by law schools from around the world.
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