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Perhaps it is true that there is nothing new under the sun. Certainly, the list of problems that the world now faces as it strives for order, security, stability, and peace is not an altogether new one. Along with elements of novelty, it includes modified versions of the perennials of international politics and resurgent problems come back from the past to haunt us; in some eight decades, we have gone from Sarajevo to Sarajevo!

Die Dissertation befasst sich mit der Organisation von humanitären Lufttransporten bei internationalen Katastrophen. Diese Flüge finden immer dann statt, wenn die eigene Hilfeleistungsfähigkeit der von Katastrophen betroffenen Regionen überfordert ist und Hilfe aus dem Ausland angefordert wird. Bei jedem der darauffolgenden Hilfseinsätze stehen Hilfsorganisationen und weitere mit der Katastrophenhilfe beteiligte Akteure erneut vor der Herausforderung, in kürzester Zeit eine logistische Kette aufzubauen, damit die Güter zum richtigen Zeitpunkt in der richtigen Menge am richtigen Ort eintreffen. Humanitäre Lufttransporte werden in der Regel als Charterflüge organisiert und finden auf langen Strecken zu Zielen statt, die nicht selten abseits der hochfrequentierten Warenströme liegen. Am Markt ist das Angebot für derartige Transportdienstleistungen nicht gesichert verfügbar und unter Umständen müssen Hilfsorganisationen warten bis Kapazitäten mit geeigneten Flugzeugen zur Verfügung stehen. ...

Abstract.  This paper analyzes the relationship between standardization of intermediate inputs and international trade. We employ a two‐country, general equilibrium model with differentiated manufacturing goods. Production of manufacturing goods requires specific intermediate inputs, which can be either specialized or standardized. Standardization and the pattern of trade are determined endogenously in our model. In this framework we derive the effects of trade integration, that is, a decline in trading costs for intermediate goods, on the equilibrium outcome.

Unpublished articles ; Since 1945 when international criminal justice first became a reality the US has been its greatest champion and supporter. As part of the allied movement, the US played a central role in the creation of the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal.1 Its support for the process continued through the Tokyo trial, and the various successor trials of Nazi doctors, lawyers, military leaders, political leaders among others.2 The adoption of the convention on the prevention and punishment of the Crime of Genocide also highlights the importance of US support. Unlike the reticent Britain, the US was at the front line pushing for adoption of the convention. Additionally, in 1992 when proposals for international prosecution resurfaced following the outbreak of war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US took the initiative on a Security Council resolution to establish a commission of inquiry into reports of widespread violations of international humanitarian law.3 Interestingly enough, the US actively participated in the drafting process that led to the adoption of the Rome Statute. The International Law Commission's draft text was refined through a series of preparatory conferences in which the US played an active role, and even after the adoption of the Statute the US has supported international courts for Sierra Leone and Cambodia. More importantly, the ICC signifies the same values of global justice, human rights and the rule of law that the US is committed to.4 Why then did the US withdraw its support for the ICC at the eleventh hour? What impact has this had on the Security Council's power to act when National authorities are unable and unwilling? In order to fully understand this question we must delve into the complex relationship between the US and the Security Council. ; Since 1945 when international criminal justice first became a reality the US has been its greatest champion and supporter. As part of the allied movement, the US played a central role in the creation of the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal.1 Its support for the process continued through the Tokyo trial, and the various successor trials of Nazi doctors, lawyers, military leaders, political leaders among others.2 The adoption of the convention on the prevention and punishment of the Crime of Genocide also highlights the importance of US support. Unlike the reticent Britain, the US was at the front line pushing for adoption of the convention. Additionally, in 1992 when proposals for international prosecution resurfaced following the outbreak of war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US took the initiative on a Security Council resolution to establish a commission of inquiry into reports of widespread violations of international humanitarian law.3 Interestingly enough, the US actively participated in the drafting process that led to the adoption of the Rome Statute. The International Law Commission's draft text was refined through a series of preparatory conferences in which the US played an active role, and even after the adoption of the Statute the US has supported international courts for Sierra Leone and Cambodia. More importantly, the ICC signifies the same values of global justice, human rights and the rule of law that the US is committed to.4 Why then did the US withdraw its support for the ICC at the eleventh hour? What impact has this had on the Security Council's power to act when National authorities are unable and unwilling? In order to fully understand this question we must delve into the complex relationship between the US and the Security Council.