Lunar exploration during the 20th century sought to reach, explore and, in some cases, return from the Moon, rather than to serve as successive stages in the construction of permanent lunar infrastructure. Today, lunar missions are mostly about establishing the
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The European Journal of International Law is a scholarly publisher focused on international law topics. It provides in-depth analysis and commentary on issues such as jus ad bellum, human rights treaties, international humanitarian law, war crimes, and the legal frameworks governing armed conflicts and international organizations. The publisher addresses complex legal questions arising from contemporary global events, including military interventions, human rights protocols, and the prosecution of war crimes. Its content often explores the intersection of international legal principles with current geopolitical developments, offering critical perspectives on the application and challenges of international law.
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The Rise and Second Demise of the Central American Court of Justice
In May 2026, the Central American Court of Justice (CACJ) quietly ceased operations following Honduras’ withdrawal—a development that attracted little attention despite marking the end of one of the world’s earliest permanent international courts. Although the CACJ never succeeded in…
An Update on the Relationship Between IHL and IHRL, Lex Specialis and Recent Developments
The past couple of years have seen a substantial number of new developments regarding the relationship between international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL). These include what is probably the most significant judicial engagement ever with this…
Harmonizing the Fragmented Right to Education: The Proposed Free Education Optional Protocol
Nothing inherent in children’s development explains why their right to education should be more or less accessible depending on whether they are 4, 8, or 16. Yet international law treats financial barriers to education as more or less problematic depending…
From Specificity to Institutional Reliability: J.B. v. Greece and Diplomatic Assurances
On 26 May 2026, the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) delivered its judgment in J.B. v. Greece (no. 54796/16). The case concerns the potential removal of a Syrian national from Greece to Türkiye under the EU-Türkiye Statement of…
Beyond Forcible Relocation: Article 49(6) and State-Facilitated Settlement in Occupied Territory
Russia does not forcibly relocate its civilians into the occupied territories of Ukraine. Instead, it relies on an array of incentives, including preferential mortgages, employment programmes and tax benefits to increase the attractiveness of relocation. This gives rise to a…
Rethinking the Hormuz Toll Debate: Can Coastal States Monetize Maritime Security?
“Some reconcilement of remotest mind,
Leaves [H]ormuz rubyless, and Ophir chill.”
Hart Crane (1899–1932)
With the United States waging an illegal war against Iran to reshape the architecture of the Middle East, the architecture of the Hormuz Strait may now…
Apportioning Historical Responsibility After the ICJ’s Climate Advisory Opinion: From Principle to Practice
When the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change on 23 July 2025, commentators rightly called it a watershed for international environmental law. The Court unanimously confirmed that the…
Two Weeks in Review: 10—21 August 2026
As we swelter through late summer, a hardy few have retained a cool hold over their critical faculties. In the last two weeks, attention has turned chiefly to the ICC: from the in absentia convictions of members of the Rapid…
Announcements: DigitalRights in the Contemporary World Webinar; CfP WCS 2026 – Rights in the AI Race; CfP Central Asia Yearbook on International Law
By Mary Guest
1. DigitalRights in the Contemporary World Webinar. NUS Centre for International Law is pleased to invite to attend the webinar “DigitalRights in the Contemporary World” (27 August 2026, 4pm – 6pm, Singapore time). The webinar brings together distinguished experts from…