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Peaceful Resolution of International Disputes: Past, Present, and Future

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of American industrialist and ASIL founder Andrew Carnegie's gift of the Peace Palace to The Hague and the world community, realizing his vision of a forum for the peaceful resolution of international disputes. As part of the centenary events, the Society is pleased to host Judges Stephen Schwebel and Thomas Buergenthal, both formerly of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), housed at the Peace Palace, to reflect on the Court's impact, legacy, and continued role today and into the future.

Will the WTO Finally Tackle Corruption in Public Purchasing? The Revised Agreement on Government Procurement

Introduction

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Topic 1
Volume: 
17
Issue: 
11
Author: 
Krista Nadakavukaren Schefer
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Organizations of Note: 

World Trade Organization
Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development

The World Bank

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International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
International Economic Law
International Organizations
Trade and Investment

Internet Governance and International Law: The Controversy Concerning Revision of the International Telecommunication Regulations

Introduction

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Topic 1
Volume: 
17
Issue: 
6
Author: 
David P. Fidler
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Organizations of Note: 

International Telecommunications Union

World Summit on the Information Society

Internet Engineering Task Force

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

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Science and Technology
International Organizations
Communications
Intellectual Property
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Knocking on the WTO’s Door: International Law and the Principle of First Sale Download in UsedSoft v. Oracle

Introduction

Topic: 
Topic 1
Volume: 
17
Issue: 
5
Author: 
P. Sean Morris
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Organizations of Note: 

European Commission

Court of Justice of the European Union

World Trade Organization

World Intellectual Property Organization

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Science and Technology
Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
International Organizations
Communications
International Economic Law
Intellectual Property
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The Law That Applies to Autonomous Weapon Systems

Introduction

Topic: 
Topic 1
Volume: 
17
Issue: 
4
Author: 
Jeffrey S. Thurnher
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Organizations of Note: 

Human Rights Watch

Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic

U.S. Department of Defense

International Committee of the Red Cross 

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Terrorism
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law
International Organizations
Arms Control and Non-proliferation
International Courts and Tribunals
International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
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Foreign Policy and International Law
Human Rights

Copenhagen Process Principles and Guidelines on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations

Introduction

On October 19, 2012, the Copenhagen Process on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations (€œthe Process) welcomed the adoption of the Copenhagen Process Principles and Guidelines (€œPrinciples and Guidelines€).[1] This Insight provides a brief background to the Process and the Principles and Guidelines and explains the significance of this development.

Background

Topic: 
Topic 1
Volume: 
16
Issue: 
39
Author: 
Bruce “Ossie” Oswald and Thomas Winkler
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Organizations of Note: 

Copenhagen Process on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations

International Committee of the Red Cross

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Democracy, Governance, and Rule of Law
Foreign Policy and International Law
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Human Rights
International Courts and Tribunals
International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
Terrorism
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law