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Immunity of State Officials in International Law
Immunity of State Officials is one of the most structurally contested doctrines in contemporary public international law. It sits at the intersection of two foundational but increasingly antagonistic legal imperatives: the sovereign equality of States and the consolidation of international norms aimed at individual accountability for serious violations of international law.

Edmarverson A. Santos


The Evolution of Self-Defence Against Non-State Actors in International Law
Self-Defence Against Non-State Actors sits at the fault line between the UN Charter’s state-centric security model and contemporary patterns of cross-border violence.

Edmarverson A. Santos


The Lotus Principle Explained in Contemporary International Law
The Lotus Principle remains one of the most frequently cited—and most frequently misunderstood—concepts in public international law.

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Difference between ICJ and ICC: Jurisdiction, Power, and Limits
The difference between ICJ and ICC defines the boundaries of international justice in practice, yet it is routinely misunderstood in public debate, policy commentary, and even academic discussion outside specialist circles.

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Deepfakes in International Law: Legal Status and Gaps
Deepfakes in international law represent one of the most complex regulatory challenges created by contemporary artificial intelligence technologies.

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US-Venezuela tensions and International Law
US-Venezuela tensions occupy a central place in contemporary debates on international law because they sit at the intersection of sanctions law, sovereignty, human rights protection, and the prohibition of the use of force.

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The Responsibility to Protect: Law, Practice, and Limits
The Responsibility to Protect has emerged as one of the most consequential and contested normative frameworks in contemporary international law.

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Hague Conventions: Global Legal Frameworks for Peace and Private Law
Hague Conventions refer to a series of multilateral treaties negotiated under two distinct international legal frameworks: the Hague Peace Conferences (1899 and 1907) and the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), established as a permanent body in 1955.

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Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence
Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a critical concern for policymakers, scholars, and civil society alike.

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International Law and the Regulation of Outer Space
International law and the regulation of outer space emerged as urgent priorities in the second half of the 20th century, as technological advancements allowed states to transcend the Earth’s atmosphere and place objects into orbit.

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Human Rights and the Global Digital Surveillance Infrastructure
Human Rights and the Global Digital Surveillance Infrastructure have emerged as a defining concern in the digital age.

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The Evolution of Universal Jurisdiction in Human Rights Enforcement
The Evolution of Universal Jurisdiction in Human Rights Enforcement reflects a gradual transformation in how states and international institutions respond to grave crimes that shock the conscience of humanity.

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International Law and Municipal Law
International Law and Municipal Law represent two distinct yet increasingly interconnected legal systems that govern different spheres of authority.

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Territorial Disputes and International Law: Principles, Cases, and Resolutions
Territorial disputes in international law are among the most enduring and complex challenges faced by states.

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Evolution of the Law of Armed Conflict
The evolution of the Law of Armed Conflict reflects humanity’s long-standing effort to impose legal and ethical boundaries on the conduct of war.

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Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Law, Security & Global Trade
Strait of Hormuz tensions have re-emerged as a central concern in global security and energy discourse, particularly following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran in June 2025.

Edmarverson A. Santos
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