Forget the TV drama of “democracy under attack.” There is no season twist on Capitol Hill, no slick villain delivering a chilling monologue to a string-quartet soundtrack, and no mastermind plotting from half a world away to bring America to its knees. The real plot twist unfolds much closer to home. It is the claim [...]
Kingfish Maine Comes to Town In the spring of 2020, Kingfish Maine (KM)—a US subsidiary of the Norwegian company Kingfish—set out to build a $110 million on-shore fish farm in Jonesport, Maine, a small fishing town of roughly 1,245 people. KM’s representatives quickly set about embedding themselves in the community, hosting meet-and-greets at local hangouts [...]
As the world faces unprecedented challenges—global conflicts, humanitarian crises, and a growing sense of injustice—it is imperative that we establish a robust and credible Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine. The successful establishment of this tribunal greatly depends on its leadership, which must be characterized by both depth of experience and a [...]
With every cell of my being and with every fiber of my memory, I oppose the death penalty in all forms. I do not believe any civilized society should be at the service of death. I don’t think it’s human to become an agent of the angel of death. Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) Holocaust survivor and [...]
Pakistan, established in 1947 as a homeland for South Asia’s Muslims, occupies a pivotal position in regional geopolitics, navigating complex relationships with neighboring Afghanistan and global powers. While Pakistan seeks strategic autonomy through cooperative alliances, its most pressing challenge emerges from the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a nation it regards as a brotherly Muslim state. This article [...]
Editor’s note: This op-ed centers on the case of Gisèle Pelicot. For readers who may be unfamiliar with the case, a brief synopsis: In December 2024, French electrician Dominique Pelicot was convicted along with 50 other men for years of sexual abuse. For nearly a decade, Pelicot drugged his wife until she lost consciousness, and [...]
Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the current US Supreme Court has become one of the most partisan in American history. This judicial devotion to party could not come at a more dangerous time, as President Donald Trump endeavors to amass more power for the presidency than any prior chief executive. The Supreme Court has always [...]
In June 2025, the US launched Operation Midnight Hammer against three Iranian nuclear sites. Iran retaliated with a missile attack on coalition forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Now, four months later, with tensions still high and Iran’s Foreign Minister having urged world leaders on September 19 to “hoose diplomacy over confrontation” because [...]
On October 1-3, the Labour Law Colloquium was once again held at Stellenbosch University. This annual event, which brings together the leading minds in the labour law world, often celebrates the works of prolific South African thinkers. In 2024, the Labour Law Colloquium honoured the recently retired Chief Justice Zondo. This year, the conference included [...]
A ceasefire is an agreed-upon temporary cessation of hostilities, allowing for negotiation and the delivery of humanitarian aid. It has no legal definition under international law. As Israel and Hamas are now engaged in a ceasefire, a small glimmer of light appears. The last 20 living hostages have been returned to Israel. In exchange, Israel [...]
