International Law and Diplomacy Research Papers/Topics

A Critique of the Legal Regime Governing the Protection of Children During Armed Conflict

Moderninternational and non-international military conflicts have catastrophic consequences for children. The nature of armed conflicts, their causes, and consequences have changed dramatically over the last threedecades,asseenintheBalkansandthePersianGulf,orintheCentralAfricanRepublic,theDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,Lebanon,Libya,Mali,Nigeria,Syria,Somalia,Sudan,andSouthSudan.Inthisenvironment,questionsconcerningtherespect,protection,andrealizationofeconomic,social,andcultural i1rights i1hav...

Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Uganda (1986-2012)

Abstract: “Without literature my life would be miserable.” - Naguib Mahfouz (Egyptian Writer who won the 1988 Nobel Prize for Literature). The Foreign Policy Making Process has tremendous impacts on Uganda. Because of the imbedded interrelations within human nature, there is a tendency to believe what is formulated in the name of National Interests. The study focuses on the formal level, with emphasis on the role of President Yoweri Museveni and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well a...

The World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement: An Analysis of Developing Countries’ Perspectives

Abstract: Formed in January I, 1995, WTO Dispute Settlement System was billed to be the panacea to trade disputes within the existing multilateral trading system. Seen as a beacon of stability and predictability, it marked a new watershed in the search for equity within the global economy. However, in spite of the hope it espoused, serious impediments appear to bedevil the system in so far as its developing country members are concerned. Instead of living up to its stated mission of promotio...

The Application of International Humanitarian Law in Somalia: A Comparative Analysis of International and Non International Armed Conflict

Abstract: The protracted conflict in Somalia has been characterized by breaches of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), due to the lack of a functional government or central authority within the country to protect the rights of people who are not or no longer taking part in hostilities. This study sought to analyze the relevance of the distinction between international and non international armed conflict based on the provisions set out in the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protoco...

The Contribution of Somali Diaspora Millennials in Peace-Building in Somalia from 2011-2021: A Case of the State Of Minnesota (United States of America)

Abstract: In an attempt to exert and re-imagine her global governance aspirations and geopolitical influence, the African Union (A.U) has acknowledged the African diaspora as the sixth region in the continent: the Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, Central regions and the African diaspora spread out across the globe. The diaspora is a fundamental constituency, especially in addressing contemporary issues underscored in governance, economics, development, politics of the day, and social pr...

Public Diplomacy as Kenya’s Strategy for Peace in East Africa

Abstract: This research examines the concept of public diplomacy as a Kenya’s strategy in pursuing peace in East Africa. It asks one basic question; why, despite the transformation of the international system, has Kenya not found it prudent to employ public diplomacy in its foreign policy and specifically in the pursuit of peace in a volatile East Africa sub-region? To answer this overarching question, the study employs two theories; the constructivist theory and the grand strategy theory....

Role of the Principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) in Preventing Mass Atrocities: A Case Study of the Ituri Province, Eastern DRC

Abstract: The general objective of the thesis was to determine the role of the principle of responsibility to protect in preventing mass atrocities using a case study of the Ituri Province, Eastern DRC. The research was guided by three specific objectives and they included understanding the application of the principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), to determine the role of R2P and to review the mass atrocities situation where the principle of R2P was applied by using an empirical case ...

The Role of Kenyan Diplomatic Missions in Promoting Trade and Investment: Assessing Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom from 2015 to 2020

Abstract: The role of diplomatic missions remains vital in outward and inward trade and investment promotion. Trade and investment are seen to be important through the role they play as a means of economic and political strategy. In Kenya, there is great potential for trade and investment promotion to the United Kingdom. It would be necessary to understand efforts structurally put in place by diplomatic missions to ensure the success of Kenyan-owned subsidiaries in international markets. Hen...

Role of Arbitration in Resolution of Territorial Boundary Disputes in Africa: The Case Study of Kenya-Somalia Maritime Dispute

Abstract: There has been increasing tension between the Somalia’s’ and Kenya’s government over the direction to pursue over the contested Indian Ocean extended border. However, the maritime dispute gained traction in 2014 when Somalia took Kenya to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), claiming that Kenya is trespassing on its sea territory. Initially, Somalia had made request to the ICJ to assist in solve the extended border conflict in line with the international law to avert the...

Diplomacy in the Congo Conflict: An Analysis of the Efforts from 2001-2018

Abstract: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has nearly 86 million inhabitants as per the March 2019 United Nations estimates. About 40% of the population reside in urban areas. With its 80 million hectares of arable land and over 1,100 minerals and precious metals, the DRC has the potential to become one of the richest countries on the continent and a driver of African growth but it has sustained political turmoil since independence. There have been several diplomatic efforts towards th...

The Shifting Humanitarian Aid Landscape: From Traditional Granting to Neoliberal Commercial Contracting

Abstract: Since early 1990s, the humanitarian funding landscape has evolved from accountable grants and MoUs to include a strict funding criteria through a competitive bidding process. Governments have adopted commercial contracting, a process that involves application by actors, both private sector and International Non- Governmental Organizations (INGOs), through tendering process, for delivery of goods and services for humanitarian action. Commercial contracting previously focused on deve...

Pathways to Protecting Free Speech in Africa: Opportunities For New Approaches to an Old Problem

Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental rights of every human in the world wether he/she is domicile in Europe, America, Asia, Oceania or Africa and is one of the fundamental human rights that I believe should be non negotiable, because no other creature or individual should prohibited others from expressing their views, opinions, ideas and rights vocally or otherwise. The creator who gave us the ability of speech never intended us to forgo it's use. Free Speech is very important to the d...

New Frontier of Digital Diplomacy - Social Media and National Security in Contemporary Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Today, the ongoing debate surrounding social media and their national security threats has gained much scholarly attention given their far-reaching implications on the society in general and diplomacy in particular. Hence, the study primarily explored social media and national security as new frontiers of digital diplomacy in contemporary Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative approach as study design on the basis of interpretative research paradigm. Since the topic is a littl...

Ethiopia's Pursuit of the Right of Sea Gate: An Analysis from an International Law Perspective

Ethiopia's pursuit of the right of sea gate represents a complex and evolving issue within international law. While specific provisions of international conventions and agreements may not explicitly address Ethiopia's situation, the principles and norms they encompass provide a foundation for Ethiopia's claim. By engaging with relevant regional and international actors, Ethiopia can navigate legal frameworks and diplomatic channels to safeguard its access to the sea and advance its economic a...

Unlocking New Horizons: Exploring the Benefits of Ethiopia's BRICS Membership

Ethiopia's membership in BRICS ushers in a new era of possibilities, positioning the country as a global player with enhanced economic growth, political influence, and social development. As Ethiopia embarks on this transformative journey, it is poised to reap the myriad benefits of belonging to this influential alliance.


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