Recent Articles
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...