European Journal of International Law
Scope & Guideline
Championing diverse perspectives in international law.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- International Legal Theory and Philosophy:
EJIL explores foundational questions of international law, including its ethical, philosophical, and theoretical underpinnings. This encompasses debates on legal positivism, natural law, and the implications of international law on global governance. - Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law:
The journal consistently addresses issues related to human rights law, humanitarian law, and the intersection of these fields with current global challenges, such as armed conflicts, refugee crises, and state sovereignty. - Environmental Law and Global Governance:
EJIL publishes works that examine the legal frameworks governing environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development, reflecting the increasing importance of these issues in international law. - Trade and Investment Law:
The journal features analyses of international trade law, investment treaties, and the legal dynamics of globalization, including the role of corporations and states in shaping legal norms. - Regional Studies and Global Perspectives:
EJIL emphasizes the significance of regional legal practices and their contributions to global legal discourse, often highlighting case studies from various jurisdictions. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that integrates insights from political science, sociology, and economics to enrich the understanding of international legal phenomena.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Justice:
Recent publications emphasize the intersection of climate change, environmental law, and human rights, highlighting the legal implications of environmental degradation and the quest for justice in a changing climate. - Digital Governance and Cyber Law:
The rise of digital technologies has led to increased scrutiny of international law in cyberspace, including issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and the regulation of digital platforms. - Gender and International Law:
There is a growing focus on gender issues within international law, including gender-based violence, women's rights, and the role of gender in legal frameworks, reflecting broader societal movements. - Postcolonial Perspectives and Critical Legal Studies:
Scholarly interest in postcolonial critiques of international law is rising, examining how historical injustices continue to shape contemporary legal practices and discourses. - Global Health Law and Pandemic Response:
In light of recent global health crises, the journal has featured discussions on the legal frameworks governing public health, international cooperation, and responses to pandemics. - Transnational Legal Processes:
EJIL has increasingly published works that explore transnational legal processes, addressing how laws and norms traverse borders and influence global governance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional State Sovereignty Debates:
Discussions centered around the rigid concepts of state sovereignty and non-intervention have decreased, as scholars increasingly engage with more fluid notions of governance and global interdependence. - Historical Analyses of International Law:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers solely focused on historical perspectives of international law, likely overshadowed by contemporary issues that demand immediate scholarly attention. - Theoretical Foundations of International Law:
While theoretical explorations remain important, there appears to be a waning interest in abstract theoretical debates, with scholars favoring practical implications and case studies instead. - Regional Legal Frameworks in Isolation:
Research focusing on regional legal frameworks without a global context or comparative analysis has diminished as the journal promotes more interconnected discussions. - Conventional Approaches to International Dispute Resolution:
The journal has seen fewer contributions that adhere strictly to traditional mechanisms of dispute resolution, as emerging methods and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms gain traction.
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