Dr.Akram Salehi
Chief Editor of the Iranian Journal of International Relations
Possession of nuclear energy is a right which derives from public international law and all states have this right. Nevertheless, the threats caused by nuclear energy deviation, from serving humanity to producing and using deadly nuclear weapons, pushed the International Community to conclude a nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty.
08.02.22
[Marc Weller is Professor of International Law and International Constitutional Studies at the University of Cambridge and Editor of the Oxford Handbook on the Use of Force in International Law.]
The international rules on the use of force are simple. Force may never be employed as a means of international policy. Force is only available by way of self-defence, if specifically authorized by the UN Security Council or, arguably, when strictly necessary to avert an overwhelming humanitarian emergency.
By Jen KirbyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Jan 8, 2022
Protests that began over gas prices have ushered in unrest and Russian troops.
Days into demonstrations in Kazakhstan, it remains hard to fully grasp what’s happening on the ground.
Peaceful protests began in Zhanaozen, a city in the western corner of Kazakhstan, earlier this week. A rise in fuel prices in this oil-rich city triggered the demonstrations, though it tapped into deeper grievances about the country’s economic and political structure. Across other cities in Kazakhstan, including Almaty, the former capital, citizens flooded the streets in solidarity.
Authors
Ben Rich Senior lecturer in History and International Relations, Curtin University
Leena Adel PhD student, Political Science and International Relations, Curtin UniversityWith nuclear talks between Iran, the US, and the other members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resuming on November 29, one question looms large. Is engagement with Iran likely to bear diplomatic fruit, or be squandered?
