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Coup d'État: Is a Military Coup Illegal Under International Law?
A coup d'état is usually unconstitutional under domestic law, but international law does not impose one universal rule making every coup unlawful. This article explains regional anti-coup regimes, human rights, non-intervention, state responsibility, recognition, and state continuity.
Hybrid Courts in International Criminal Law: How International and Domestic Justice Are Combined
Hybrid courts combine national and international elements to prosecute serious crimes, but they do not follow a single legal model. This article examines the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Cambodia’s Extraordinary Chambers, the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic, and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, comparing their legal foundations, jurisdiction, judicial structures, and institutional limits.
UNCLOS Compulsory Conciliation: Procedure and Legal Effect
UNCLOS compulsory conciliation allows states to initiate settlement proceedings in certain maritime disputes without the other party’s consent to that particular proceeding. This article examines when the procedure applies, how commissions operate under Annex V, and why their recommendations are non-binding. It also considers the Timor Sea conciliation between Timor-Leste and Australia.
How Is the UN Secretary-General Selected? Article 97, the Security Council Veto and the General Assembly
How is the UN Secretary-General selected, and why can one permanent Security Council member block a candidate? This article explains the appointment procedure under Article 97 of the UN Charter, including nominations, straw polls, the General Assembly’s authority, the disputed 1950 precedent, and reforms shaping the 2026 selection process.
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