Eastern Europe and Eurasia

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International Law in Brief

European Human Rights Court Orders Russia to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 13, 2021, a Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) unanimously found a violation of the Article 8 right to respect for private and family life by Russia and its refusal to pe

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International Law in Brief

Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention

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Justine N. Stefanelli

By decree published on Saturday, March 20, President Erdoğan of Turkey announced Turkey's withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women a

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Extends New START Treaty with Russia for Five Years

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 3, 2021, Secretary of State, Antony J.

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International Law in Brief

Russian Officials and Research Institute Sanctioned over Navalny Poisoning

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Justine N. Stefanelli

The United Kingdom (UK) and the

The Hagia Sophia, Secularism, and International Cultural Heritage Law

Turkey announced in July 2020 that it would turn the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.[1] The edifice has a long history, and is treasured, inter alia, for its non-denominational nature, showcasing multiple, overlapping religious layers. In fact, it had been a non-religious museum for 85 years.

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Topic 1
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24
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25
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Lucas Lixinski and Vassilis P. Tzevelekos
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