Moderately Developed Country Status

Disputes around multilateral trade agreements’ effects on members states’ sovereignty and ability to pass and uphold domestic laws pre-date the World Trade Organization (“WTO”). A famous case illustrating this tension is Mexico etc v. United States, in which Mexico, among other nations, brought a complaint against the United States before&hellip; <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/moderately-developed-country-status/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

Cracking the Digital Spaghetti Bowl: A Recipe for Streamlined Global Trade

The rapid advancements in digital technology have ushered in a new era of global trade, providing even small and medium-sized businesses with the means to transcend international borders and seize the opportunities of cross-border commerce.[1] Concurrently, a growing number of member countries within the World Trade&hellip; <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/cracking-the-digital-spaghetti-bowl/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

A Plea for the Silent Victims: Why a New Law May Be Needed for the Protection of Animals During Armed Conflicts

Introduction We have been conditioned to overlook the destructive impact of human conflicts on nature and biodiversity.[1] Time and again our world has witnessed a lack of empathy as concerns for sustainability and the protection of wildlife are forgotten in times of war.[2] Animal casualties are&hellip; <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/a-plea-for-the-silent-victims-new-law-for-protection-of-animals-during-armed-conflicts/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

Application, Enforcement to Determine Fate of China’s International Legal Strategy

Background On July 1, 2023, China enacted the Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China, or Foreign Relations Law.[1] The law purports to give China a legal basis to counter acts that the Chinese government believes violate international law and norms that harm China’s “sovereignty,&hellip; <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/enforcement-chinas-international-legal-strategy/" class="read-more">Read More</a>

Creating an International Framework to Better Support the Development of Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Target 7.2 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seeks to increase the share of renewable energy in the global mix by 2030.[1] The development of renewable energy infrastructure is mainly supported by domestic regulations and policies.[2] International trade law does not currently have a&hellip; <a href="https://www.mjilonline.org/creating-an-international-framework-renewable-energy-infrastructure/" class="read-more">Read More</a>