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Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court: “Much ado about nothing” at the Philippine Supreme Court? (Part I)

18th October 2018

18 Oct Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court: “Much ado about nothing” at the Philippine Supreme Court? (Part I) 18.10.18 | The Philippine Supreme Court has just completed hearings in a legal challenge relating to the Philippine withdrawal from the...

Badiucao (巴丢草): Google CEO Defends China Plans

18th October 2018

At the WIRED 25 Summit on Monday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai commented on the company’s plans, codenamed Project Dragonfly, to return to China with a new search engine. Its prospective accommodation of official censorship and surveillance has sparked vocal protests...

State Practice regarding Self-Defence against Non-State Actors: An Incomplete Picture

17th October 2018

17 Oct State Practice regarding Self-Defence against Non-State Actors: An Incomplete Picture 17.10.18 | Two weeks ago, the International Law Association released its long awaited and very interesting report on use of force. It is a very thorough document that...

China-Africa Ties Strained as Trump Reveals Counter-offer

17th October 2018

Beijing continues to prioritize China-Africa ties, especially in investment, with Xi Jinping recently pledging another $60 billion in new projects at the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). However, in recent months, there have been increasing concerns about Chinese companies’...