Foreign Policy and International Law

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International Law in Brief

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

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

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

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International Law in Brief

Text of New U.S. Treaties and Agreements Published

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S. Department of State has published the text of three agreements which entered into force at the end of 2020.

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International Law in Brief

EU Adopts Sanctions Mechanism for Human Rights Abuses

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On Monday, December 7, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted Decision 2020/1999 and Regulat

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Effective Today

Author: 
Joseph McGuire

The U.S. has officially left the Paris Climate Agreement.

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International Law in Brief

OFAC Issues ICC Sanctions Regulations

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S.

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International Law in Brief

Bill on Rohingya Introduced In Senate

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

A bill was introduced in the Senate last week, aimed at "requir[ing] a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide; to the Committee on Foreign Rel