Switzerland, international law and World War II
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Switzerland's conduct as a neutral state during World War II was acceptable overall, despite its turning away of Jewish refugees and its apparent transgressions of international law involving Jewish citizens' assets. Its conduct regarding fleeing Jews was reprehensible, but the 1946 Washington Accord provided a proper lump sum settlement of transactions involving gold stolen from Jews by the Nazis. The country generally maintained its territorial integrity, although it took certain questionable actions with regards to troop transit and international trade.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1997
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Important improvements in the functioning of the principal organs of the United Nations that can be made without Charter revision
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Some of the problems with the Security Council, International Court of Justice and General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) can be resolved without amending the Charter or the Statute of the Court. Amendment requires ratification and so is difficult to move through the UN. Some proposals include: changing how the nonpermanent Security Council seats are assigned to members, splitting the General Assembly sessions and advocating peaceful rather than military solutions for disputes.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1997
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The international legal profession: a need for more governance?
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The continuing expansion of the field of international law, particularly the increased use of international tribunals, requires the development of comprehensive professional rules and uniform guidelines. For example, commercial arbitration is an important area where tribunals need better guidance. The International Law Commission, International Law Association, the American Law Institute, and similar bodies could be instrumental in developing these rules.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1996
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