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International Law Prof Blog
U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (Meeting Announcement for California)
The U.S. Department of State announced a meeting of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy to discuss what narratives are, how they are shaped, and how they are countered;…
The Right Coast
The GOP and IsraelMike Rappaport
Jennifer Rubin writes:It has been true for some time now, but this week it became clear just how supportive the Republican Party is of the Jewish state. The GOP certainly…
The Right Coast
President Obama Secretly Approved Transfer of Bunker-Buster Bombs to Israel – The Daily BeastTom Smith
While publicly pressuring Israel to make deeper concessions to the Palestinians, President Obama has secretly authorized significant new aid to the Israeli military that includes the sale of 55 deep-penetrating…
International Law Prof Blog
U.S. Human Rights Policy Toward Iran and Syria
The Middle East and South Asia Subcommittee, House Foreign Affairs Committee, will hold a hearing titled “Axis of Abuse: U.S. Human Rights Policy Toward Iran and Syria” on September 21,…
The Right Coast
Newest entrant into GOP field, Rick Perry, is longtime friend of Israel and Jesus | JTA – Jewish & Israel News
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- To some conservative Jews, Texas Gov. Rick Perry would make an excellent presidential candidate. He s been to Israel more than any other candidate in the field…
International Law Prof Blog
US Imposes Additional Sanctions Against Belarusian Entities
The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury have announced the imposition of additional economic sanctions against four Belarusian companies: the Belshina tire factory; Grodno Azot, which manufactures fertilizer; Grodno Khimvolokno, a…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Nonprofit and charitable contributions at Center of Pakistani “Spy” Allegation
Even if it is a rare occurrence, and even if domestic laws against political activities have never been fully explained, the involvement of NGO's in secret government foreign policy matters puts…
International Law Prof Blog
US Actions on North Korea and the Western Balkans
President Obama, in accordance with Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. § 1622(d)), extended the national emergency with respect to North Korea for another year. See FR37237…
The Right Coast
Obama’s Tough Balancing Act on Afghanistan – WSJ.com
President Barack Obama's decision to start returning U.S. troops from Afghanistan is a gamble that that he can balance two competing realities: demands from the Pentagon that he leave enough…
The Faculty Lounge
May Congress Declare Jerusalem to be the Capital of Israel?
That's the underlying issue in MBZ v. Clinton (10-699), cert. granted May 2, 2011. In 2002 Congress enacted Public Law 107-228, section 214(d) of which provides: "Sec. 214. United States…