Thomas Bourneuf VOL. 39 Associate Editor Introduction As the United Kingdom (UK) prepares to leave the European Union (EU), a war is raging in Europe over which EU regulations will survive the exit. On the one side of this struggle are those that favor a “hard” Brexit, wherein the UK would devise their own regulatory standards and trade with the EU like any other non-EU-member country under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.[1] On the other side, those that favor a “soft” Brexit, favor an outcome wherein the UK would retain membership of the EU single market for specific sectors of the economy, according to European Economic Area rules, so long as Britain adopts similar regulations as the EU.[2] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/the-battle-of-britain-the-post-brexit-regulatory-landscape-in-the-united-kingdom/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Jens Thomsen Vol. 39 Associate Editor On February 25, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) moved to abolish the constitutional term limit on the presidency, clearing the way for Xi Jinping to stay in power indefinitely as he nears the end of his first five-year term as president.[1] The proposed amendment to the constitution must be approved by China’s CCP-controlled parliament, but this approval is expected to be a formality.[2] In addition to the removal of term limits, Xi Jinping Thought, a catchall term for Xi’s doctrines focused on strengthening the nation, the CCP, and Xi himself, will be enshrined in the preamble of China’s Constitution.[3] The effect of these changes will be a move away from collectivism toward a consolidation of power in a single leader not seen in China since the reign of Mao.[4] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/the-implications-of-xi-jinpings-power-grab/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Xiangyu Ouyang Vol. 39 Associate Editor In his New Year’s address this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his heart was “most dearly attached” to people who still live in hardship—those who are faced with difficulties in employment, children’s education, medical care and housing.[1] Xi assured that “ceaselessly solving these problems remains an unshirkable responsibility for the party and the government.”[2] However, after a deadly fire on November 18, which claimed 19 lives at a residential-industrial compound in Daxing, a south Beijing suburb, the city authorities evicted thousands of tenants, mostly migrant workers, from their homes.[3] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/can-beijing-justify-the-mass-eviction-of-migrant-workers-after-the-deadly-fire/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Erin Hoya Vol. 39 Associate Editor Emotions can provide valuable data by which to assess options. On the other hand, they can “can interfere with [the] ability to make rational judgments.”[1] While our feelings—particularly negative ones such as fear, anger, or disgust—serve us well as red flags, prompting us to examine issues with potential negative consequences more closely, their influence should generally be limited in decision-making. This is especially true in the case of judges, tribunals, and other authorities who bear the heavy responsibility of determining refugee claims that involve allegations of terrorism. <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/hitmen-heroes-why-international-extradition-law-should-frame-considerations-of-terrorism-in-international-refugee-law/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Ian Marshall Sander Vol. 39 Articles Editor Introduction: In 2010, FIFA awarded hosting duties for the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.[1] Beyond accusations of corruption[2] and the questionable wisdom of Qatar hosting an event traditionally hosted in the summer,[3] a prominent issue regarding Qatar and the World Cup concerned labor, specifically the plight of construction laborers in the Gulf state. Most of these laborers are migrant workers; indeed, migrant laborers compose the vast majority—approximately 95%—of Qatar’s labor force[4], with Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and the Philippines providing most of the foreign workers.[5] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/qatar-migrants-laborers-and-the-ilo/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only. Anna Rasmussen Vol. 39 Associate Editor In 2008, two vitamin C U.S. corporate purchasers brought a multi-district antitrust class action suit against two entities which were incorporated under Chinese law, Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical and North China Pharmaceutical Group Corporation in the case of In re Vitamin C Litigation.[1] The plaintiffs allege that the defendants “conspired to fix the price and supply of vitamin C sold to U.S. companies on the international market.”[2] The defendants argue that they were compelled to fix the quantity and price of vitamin C sold abroad under Chinese law.[3] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/in-re-vitamin-c/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors only. Nadia Alhadi Vol. 39 Managing Articles Editor Since the start of the Myanmar military’s targeted attacks against the Rohingya, the international community – both individual States and the United Nations – has been reluctant to call out the violence as an act of genocide. Both in this instance and in other targeted campaigns, it is imperative that the international community become more willing to call such acts out. <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/it-starts-with-a-name-the-importance-of-labeling-the-violence-against-the-rohingya-as-genocide/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Thomas Bourneuf Vol. 39 Associate Editor Terrorist financing is the process by which terrorists fund their operations in order to perform terrorist acts. These funds can be used for several broad categories, including operations, propaganda, compensation, and providing social services to local communities.[1] Though dissimilar from tax evasion and money laundering, terrorist financers often exploit similar weaknesses within the financial system to fulfil their objectives, a key weakness being the secrecy of various forms of financing.[2] Though the topic is important given the potential to save lives, there are numerous strategic and administrative barriers which have prevented meaningful progress in combating terrorist financing, despite international efforts. <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/problemofsecrecy/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors only. Maya Jacob Vol. 40 Managing Editor, Online Introduction The world is currently facing the highest levels of human displacement ever recorded.[1] Those fleeing armed conflict, natural disaster, and persecution are estimated to number in the millions, many of whom are children.[2] In the face of this heightened need, President Trump signed an executive order in January 2017 barring U.S. entry by citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries.[3] Additional countries with minimal Muslim populations have since been banned.[4] <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/usrefugeelaw2018/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors only. Robert Kuhn Vol. 40 Articles Editor As vitally interlinked partners, the United States and China form one of the largest trading partnerships in the world. Total trade between the two states is worth an astounding $578.6 billion.[1] This vital trade relationship brings prosperity to both countries. However, many studies have reported troubling signs of Chinese economic espionage.[2] To sustain a healthy Chinese-American trading relationship, the United States should confront this problem through a World Trade Organization (WTO) complaint, not unilateral tariffs. <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/how-to-confront-china-economic-espionage-and-the-wto/" class="read-more">Read More</a>
