Netherlands International Law Review
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Scholars and Practitioners in International Law
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Law:
The journal consistently addresses issues related to human rights, focusing on their implementation, challenges, and the interplay with humanitarian law in various contexts. - International Relations and Geopolitics:
It explores the legal dimensions of international relations, including the impact of geopolitical events on international law and the legal justifications for state actions. - Environmental Law:
There is a persistent focus on environmental law, particularly concerning the implications of international legal frameworks on climate change and environmental protection. - Migration and Refugee Law:
The journal examines contemporary issues in migration and refugee law, particularly concerning state obligations and human rights implications. - International Trade and Investment Law:
It also covers international trade and investment law, exploring the legal frameworks that govern transnational economic activities. - Interpretation and Application of International Law:
The analysis of how international law is interpreted and applied in various contexts is a core area, including discussions on treaty law and customary international law.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Accountability:
There is a growing emphasis on climate change litigation and the legal responsibilities associated with environmental protection, reflecting the urgent need for international legal frameworks to address climate issues. - Migration Control and Human Rights:
Recent publications indicate a significant focus on the externalization of migration controls and the legal implications for human rights, highlighting the complexities of migration governance in a globalized world. - Geopolitical Conflicts and Legal Justifications:
The analysis of geopolitical conflicts, particularly in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war, shows an increasing trend in exploring the legal justifications for state actions and the implications for international law. - Due Diligence in Human Rights and Environmental Law:
The concept of due diligence is gaining traction, particularly in discussions surrounding corporate responsibility and state obligations in both human rights and environmental contexts. - Intersection of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law:
There is a rising interest in the convergence of international humanitarian law and human rights law, particularly in conflict situations, highlighting the need for integrated legal frameworks.
Declining or Waning
- Transnational Criminal Law:
There has been a noticeable reduction in the focus on transnational criminal law, suggesting a potential shift towards more pressing contemporary issues such as climate change and migration. - Historical Perspectives on International Law:
Papers that delve into historical analyses of international law and its evolution have become less frequent, indicating a possible trend towards addressing current and future legal challenges rather than historical contexts. - International Organizations' Legal Frameworks:
The examination of the roles and legal frameworks of international organizations, while still relevant, appears to have diminished, possibly due to the increasing complexity of state-centric issues in international law.
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