Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Libya Intervention: Legality and Lessons (Part II)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ryan Scoville

In my previous post, I discussed the legal merits and some of the practical consequences of NATO’s intervention in Libya. The legal analysis in that post focused exclusively on international law. The intervention, however, also raised important questions under U.S. … Continue reading →

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The Libya Intervention: Legality and Lessons (Part I)

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Ryan Scoville

With the NATO action in Libya winding down, now seems to be a good time to take stock of the debate over the legality and practical implications of the intervention. What are the merits of the major legal arguments? What … Continue reading →

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Amanda Knox and the U.S.-Italian Extradition Treaty

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Ryan Scoville

With an Italian appellate court having just overturned Amanda Knox’s murder conviction, the prosecutor on the case, Giuliano Mignini, has stated that he will appeal to have the conviction and sentence reinstated. Meanwhile, Ms. Knox is back in the United … Continue reading →

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