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JUN 2, 2015 Journal Online Exclusive

The Role of Ideal Theory in Developing an Applied Ethics of International Law

In his book, Steven Ratner impressively integrates the concerns and perspectives of international lawyers with a philosophically compelling normative analysis, demonstrating by example the importance ...

JUN 1, 2015 Journal Online Exclusive

Interview with Shefa Siegel on Liberia, Ebola, and the Cult of Bankable Projects

SHEFA SIEGEL AND ZACH DORFMAN It's not for lack of money that international organizations failed to prevent the disastrous spread of Ebola, says Shefa Siegel. ...

JUN 1, 2015 Journal Online Exclusive

Introducing The Thin Justice of International Law

Ratner describes the major themes and arguments of his new book, The Thin Justice of International Law, the featured work in a new joint EJILTalk-EIA ...

CREDIT: <a href="https://unsplash.com/aindraus" target="_blank">Anthony Indraus</a>.

MAY 28, 2015 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: It's Time for a U.S.-Canada Electric Auto Pact

The Canada-U.S. auto pact of 1965 was a major milestone, but it is time for a renewed vision for Canada-U.S. automotive cooperation and for ...

CREDIT: Gusta Johnson, Carnegie Council

MAY 26, 2015 Article

Next Generation Insights on Ethics and International Affairs

This spring, the Council invited students from around the New York metro area to submit abstracts on their original research in ethics and international affairs. ...

CREDIT: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tlimphotography/8670501769/" target="_blank">Terence Lim</a> (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">CC</a>).

MAY 20, 2015 Article

U.S.-China MOOC Cooperation: Toward Educational Advancement

Although MOOCs are booming in China, the country still faces structural and technical challenges. A U.S.-China partnership on MOOCs will offer educational benefits ...

CREDIT: <a href="https://unsplash.com/mili_vigerova" target="_blank">Milada-Vigerova</a>  (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">CC</a>).

MAY 20, 2015 Article

Addressing Modern-Day Slavery in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Of the world's 36 million trafficking victims, nearly two-thirds are from Asian countries. In order for the United States and Asia to have a promising future ...

MAY 13, 2015 Journal Online Exclusive

What Thucydides Can Teach Us About Imperial Overreach

Athens’ history reminds us that military power and technological advancement do not guarantee safety or perpetual prosperity.

CREDIT: <a href=/es/publications/ethics_online/"https://unsplash.com/p" _blank">Patrik Göthe</a>

MAY 8, 2015 Article

Towards Non-Western Histories in International Relations Textbooks

"Exceptionalism" and many other concepts didn't originate solely in the West, yet most international relations textbooks continue to focus on Western history when outlining the ...

Students exploring the old city of Hebron with the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee, which works to preserve Hebron’s cultural heritage.

MAY 6, 2015 Article

Teaching About Intractable Conflicts: The Olive Tree Initiative

How can students learn to think more critically about conflicted regions and to engage people with different views in constructive dialogue? The Olive Tree Initiative ...