Tag: International Law

The Hegemon’s Gavel

International law was never truly independent. Once the guarantor of the system breaks the rules, the law becomes a tool for power, not principle.

ICJ Investigates Israel’s Actions Against UNRWA and International Law Violations in Palestine

ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.

Pentagon Tasked With Providing ‘Military Options’ To Ensure US Access To Panama Canal, Official Says

Trump administration considers military options for ensuring US access to the Panama Canal amid strategic concerns.

Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border

Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.

UN, Arab League Oppose Trump’s Proposal to Relocate Palestinians Outside Gaza

UN and Arab League oppose Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, citing violations of international law.

Bangladesh Summons Indian HC Pranay Verma Over Border Fence Construction

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy Pranay Verma over border fence tensions, citing violations of international law.

Selective Accountability: The TTP and its Refugee Reality

From Gaza to Kashmir, the world picks and chooses when to care about human rights. UNAMA’s selective accountability over Pakistan’s TTP strikes is one instance.

Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Justice, Politics, or Selective Action?

The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Independent Palestinian state only ‘avenue toward peace’: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.

On FATF and India: The Accountability Conundrum

Are global financial systems inadvertently supporting a double standard in accountability? As the FATF\’s scrutiny of India looms, this piece navigates the multifaceted dimensions of the accountability debate highlighting the implications for global financial regulations and human rights concerns.