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Free Republic of Liberland (English: Free Republic of Liberland) is a micronation declared on 13 April 2015 by Czech politician Vít Jedlička, whose international legal status remains controversial. Liberland claims territory on a disputed, unclaimed strip of land between Croatia and Serbia, located along the banks of the Danube River, with an area of approximately 7 km².Historical BackgroundThe declaration of Liberland is based on the border dispute between Croatia and Serbia. After the dissolut

Comparative criminology is a subfield of criminology that examines crime phenomena, crime prevention policies, and justice systems in different countries from a comparative perspective. This field provides a valuable framework for understanding emerging international crimes, migration movements, transnational organized crime, and the interaction of diverse legal systems. Comparative criminology evaluates not only crime rates but also the perception of crime, penal policies, the structure of lega

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Common Press Meeting is a press conference held on 4 February 2025 in the United States (USA) by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting was organized within the framework of current conditions in the Gaza Strip and generated significant international public attention due particularly to Trump’s proposal that the United States take over Gaza and rebuild the region.The press conference included statements regarding the

The Gaza Tribunal is an international civil society initiative established as a people’s tribunal to evaluate Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip within the framework of international law. First announced in November 2024 in London, the Tribunal was launched by a coalition of legal experts, academics, human rights advocates, and representatives of civil society organizations.Foundation Process and Underlying Principles of the InitiativeThe Gaza Tribunal initiative was established in response to t

Terra nullius is a Latin term meaning "land belonging to no one" soil. In international law, it is used to describe territories that are not under the sovereignty of any state or have not been formally claimed by any state. This concept has frequently come to the fore throughout history in the contexts of exploration, colonialism, and border disputes.Historical UsageIn Roman law, the concept of terra nullius was used to refer to unclaimed or abandoned land. During the Middle Ages, when the feuda

Ecocide is defined as the systematic, widespread, and permanent destruction of the natural environment, ecosystems, and biological diversity. This concept encompasses not only environmental damage but also the direct impacts of such damage on human health, cultural heritage, and the living conditions of future generations. The destruction caused by ecocide manifests itself through habitat loss, disruption of ecosystem functions, and the extinction of species. Today, environmental law evaluates t

Property Crisis in the West Bank and International Law DebatesThe land acquisitions and settlement policies in the West Bank have transcended regional concerns to become a global topic of debate in the fields of international law, human rights, and institutional accountability. Land belonging to Palestinian civilians is seen as being seized through a system supported by coercive practices, administrative barriers, and legal loopholes rather than voluntary sales.Complaint Against Axel Springer: A

As a result of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, we have begun to hear frequently about a concept known as Rare Earth Elements (REE).What makes this concept so significant? Or is this issue truly worthy of such attention?First, the term REE encompasses the lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium. Their applications are extremely broad, especially in everyday technological devices such as smartphones and automobiles, as well as in the transmission of renewable energy so

Treaty of Tordesillas (Portuguese: Tratado de Tordesilhas, Spanish: Tratado de Tordesillas), is an international agreement signed on 7 June 1494 in the town of Tordesillas,隶属于 Spain’s Valladolid, dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Kingdoms of Castile (Spain) and Portugal.【1】 The treaty was ratified by the Catholic Monarchs (Isabella I and Ferdinand II) and King John II of Portugal; it was formally accepted by Spain on 2 July 1494 and by Portugal on 5 September 1494. The d

International legal personality is not regulated by a general norm and therefore carries a controversial quality. Its determination must be made in light of theory and practice.Two fundamental criteria have been established for international legal personality:1. The capacity to possess rights and obligations arising from international law.2. The ability to directly protect and defend rights arising from international law at the international level. (The existence of a judicial body is not a cond