Abstract The  Sde Teiman camp in the Negev has garnered widespread attention due to the allegations of systematic human rights violations it has faced. Testimonies arising from the released Palestinian detainees expose a spectrum of abuses, including rape, gang-rape, sexual violence, psychological, medical torture and medical neglect leading to amputation. [1]  The recent report of sexual violence in the Israeli detainee facilities exposes the collapse of normative safeguards

Summary The recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on Gaza underlined not only the continuing principles of international humanitarian law but also its challenges in modern conflicts. While it reinforced the protection of civilians and access to humanitarian aid, it exposed critical gaps in its enforcement and serious ambiguities in its doctrine, particularly in the context of prolonged and asymmetric wars. This opinion highlights how political realitie

Terrorism, in layperson's language, can be defined as a threat or action designed to intimidate or influence the public. In simplest of the language, any act which involves killings of civilians by non-state actors could be defined as terrorism. Many scholars have tried to define the term. Chomsky , for instance, defines it as a use of coercive means aimed at the civilian population to achieve political, religious, or other aims. One state’s terrorism is another state’s resur

This blog scrutinises India’s pushback policy regarding Bangladeshi and Rohingya refugees, specifically its denial of due process and cruel treatment. It contextualises the policy within more general regional diplomacy and demonstrates the dangers posed to human security, due process, and the legal order by an executive-branch action rooted in a broader regional diplomacy driven by security concerns that complicate any sustainable bilateral relationship between India and Bang

Abstract As per article 1(1) of The Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons (1954), a stateless person is defined as “a...

I.       When Bread Becomes a Bargaining Chip: The Weaponisation of Food in Global Politics   In the world today, where all religions are...

This blog sheds light on the reach of international humanitarian law (IHL) in multinational forces while being clear that IHL is...

I. Introduction Contemporary war is no longer a question of soldiers and tanks; it is no longer a question of tanks crossing borders in...

Tariffs in the globalization era of 1990’s were defined as an outdated idea, an ancient relic of a protectionist ideology dominating...

The jurisdiction of the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) to review Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) awards has emerged as one of the most...

I. From campus campaign to courtroom The story begins in 2019 when 27 students at the University of the South Pacific decided they had to...

Historical and Political Backdrop of the Humanitarian Crisis The Gaza Strip- a place experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe,...

1.    Background The situation in Gaza has become a significant topic of international concern, drawing the global community's attention....

In today’s global ecosystem, international trade agreements are complex treaties that bind governments and economies, and are of critical...

Introduction Around 80% of the international trade  happens by sea.  Among this, around 60% of the trade  transits through Asia. As one...