The Evolution of the Law of Occupation
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the way the law of occupation has evolved and its prohibitions on transformative occupations.
The War in Ukraine and the Potential Impact on Pakistan’s Trade
This article examines the potential impacts of the Russia Ukraine war on Pakistan’s trade
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and International Law
This article examines the legal aspects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine such as the questions of legality and the role of courts.
Explainer on The Line of Actual Control
Contrary to popular perception, international law is at the core of China-India recent standoff. China’s claim rests on the primacy of customary international law compared to the claim of India, which is based on succeeding rights from British India. Interestingly, India was not even privy to the agreements from which it derives succeeding claims. The…
Understanding the Jadhav Case at the International Court of Justice (India v. Pakistan)
By Oves Anwar, Director, RSIL Understanding the Jadhav Case 17th May, 2017 On Monday, both India and Pakistan presented oral arguments on provisional measures before the ICJ in the Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan). The case has generated considerable debate as well as much confusion. This is not surprising as, outside the small community of international law experts,…