Issue 5 is out now, including articles on Bob Marley, the neoliberal transformation of the Indian state, teaching international economic law in Africa, children of African Irish descent, settler colonial logics in Nigeria, transnational labour mobility + 2 key TWAIL texts now in Spanish.
international law
Scholars and practitioners of international law, international relations, conflict studies, politics and genocide studies call for the Israeli state to be unseated from the UN General Assembly.
Kalika Mehta explores the limitations of international law in addressing corporate atrocities. The author argues for a strategic approach to international criminal law that challenges systemic biases and promotes justice for marginalized communities.
Sumedha Choudhury delves into the nuanced history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its impact on minority rights. The author argues how minority oppression is not an aberration but rather a by-product of international law.
Jeena Shah explores the global efforts to hold President Biden accountable for complicity in genocide. As one of the drafters of the amicus brief supported by a score of international organizations, the author underscores the case’s significance, drawing parallels with South Africa’s actions at the International Court of Justice. The author highlights the transformative potential of these legal actions, challenging the prevailing political climate and advocating for public awareness to end ongoing atrocities.
This conversation was an online panel discussion on 29 November 2023 with Katherine Franke, Shahd Hammouri, Ardi Imseis, Darryl Li, John Reynolds, and Nahed Samour. It is published in three parts: 1. Influences, 2. The Role of Law, 3. Academic Freedom, BDS & Contemporary Tactics. The panel was organized by Usha Natarajan and sponsored by Sijal Institute for Arabic Language and Culture; TWAIL Review; Center for Comparative Muslim Studies at Simon Fraser University; UWIN RAACES at University of Windsor; Social Justice Center at Kwantlen Polytechnic University; and Middle East Studies at University of British Columbia.
This conversation was an online panel discussion on 29 November 2023 with Katherine Franke, Shahd Hammouri, Ardi Imseis, Darryl Li, John Reynolds, and Nahed Samour. It is published in three parts: 1. Influences, 2. The Role of Law, 3. Academic Freedom, BDS & Tactics. The panel was organized by Usha Natarajan and sponsored by Sijal Institute for Arabic Language and Culture; TWAIL Review; Center for Comparative Muslim Studies at Simon Fraser University; UWIN RAACES at University of Windsor; Social Justice Center at Kwantlen Polytechnic University; and Middle East Studies at University of British Columbia.
This conversation was an online panel discussion on 29 November 2023 with Katherine Franke, Shahd Hammouri, Ardi Imseis, Darryl Li, John Reynolds, and Nahed Samour. It is published in three parts: 1. Influences, 2. The Role of Law, 3. Academic Freedom, BDS & Contemporary Tactics. The panel was organized by Usha Natarajan and sponsored by Sijal Institute for Arabic Language and Culture; TWAIL Review; Center for Comparative Muslim Studies at Simon Fraser University; UWIN RAACES at University of Windsor; Social Justice Center at Kwantlen Polytechnic University; and Middle East Studies at University of British Columbia.
Issue 4 is out now, addressing among other things Palestine, pandemics, contraception & Third World Feminisms + 3 key TWAIL texts now in Spanish.
On this International Day for Solidarity with the Palestinian people, this panel unites six international law scholars to discuss the strategies and tactics of solidarity for Palestine today and what we can learn from the legacies of Edward W Said.