Vaccine nationalism violates international law
2021-02-15
The inequitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines violates the global right to health. Written by Juan Pablo Hernández Páez (vol. 2, issue 1). Continue Reading
Supply-chain resilience in the post-COVID-19 era: A coordinated approach to trade facilitation
2020-07-03
Issue 3 (June 2020), pp. 98-105
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With the pandemic raging on, the hope for economic recovery may lie in trade facilitation and inter-regional and intra-regional cooperation. Continue Reading
National security exceptions under international law
2020-06-30
Issue 3 (June 2020), pp. 89-97
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National security invocations have become more common in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
CISG hardship exemption in the time of COVID-19
2020-06-02
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 71-79
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Does COVID-19 constitute hardship under the CISG?Continue Reading
Limitation of liability and ‘corona clauses’: Allocation of risks in international commercial contracts before and after COVID-19
2020-06-02
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 66-70
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How can parties to a contract exclude and limit the risks associated with COVID-19? Continue Reading
Unauthorized trade in endangered species under international environmental law
2020-05-31
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 60-65
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Is it legal to sell pangolins online?Continue Reading
COVID-19: Suspension of guarantees under the American Convention on Human Rights
2020-05-29
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 56-59
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Under which conditions can States suspend the enjoyment of human rights in cases of emergency? Continue Reading
Changed circumstances affecting the arbitral seat
2020-05-19
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 49-55
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Can arbitrators change the seat of arbitration based on notions of hardship? Continue Reading
Fighting COVID-19 guerilla tactics in arbitration: Do not suspend, adapt
2020-05-18
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 43-48
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The COVID-19 pandemic has landed a significant blow on national litigation systems. While some parties might try to take advantage of the circumstances to delay procedures, the right route is to adapt and not suspend arbitrations.Continue Reading
COVID-19 and non-refoulement
2020-05-06
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 39-42
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The refusal by some States to grant asylum to Rohingya refugees could violate international refugee law. Continue Reading