Author name: Michael Riordan

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader, was killed in British Columbia on June 18th, 2023. It has raised serious questions about potential violations of international law on religious crime. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investigation into the alleged involvement of the Indian government. It has ignited a contentious international dispute. If the […]

In a powerful United Nations Security Council address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for what he described as “criminal and unprovoked aggression.” The increased aggression at the International Court of Justice has become today’s top news story. This marked his first direct encounter with Russian officials since his country was invaded. It came as

In recent events, the treatment of Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel has come under intense scrutiny. It sheds light on systemic racism and human rights violations within the country. Israel is a nation built upon the principles of providing refuge to Jewish communities worldwide. It is facing criticism for handling the Eritrean community within its

Since May 2021, UN member states have negotiated to create an international treaty to combat cyber crime. If adopted by the UN General Assembly, this treaty would represent a significant milestone, being the first binding UN instrument specifically addressing cyber crime. The proposed treaty can establish a global legal framework for international cooperation in preventing,

Iran took a bold step by filing a lawsuit against Canada at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Iran’s challenge focuses on Canada’s terrorism designation and a law letting individuals sue Iran in Canadian courts for terrorism injuries. Iran argues this violates international law. This challenge targets the terrorism exception in sovereign immunity, impacting global