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Given the breadth of topics in the Articles on State Responsibility, the guidance on interest contained in Article 38 could be easily overlooked. Yet discussions on this subject featured prominently in the work of the International Law Commission (ILC) spanning nearly four decades. Article 38 is also intrinsically relevant to international investment arbitration where the coveted remedy is monetary damages. Despite this, investment arbitration practitioners only make passing reference to Article 38 without fully appreciating the history of the ILCs discussions that inform the application of this provision. Facially, Article 38 seems to provide little direction and broadly defers to the discretion of arbitral tribunals on critical issues. On closer examination, however, the final text of Article 38 itself and its Commentary as well as the ILCs preparatory works provide rich insights for those engaged in interest determinations in investment arbitration. This essay analyzes the treatment of Article 38 by investment arbitration tribunals in conjunction with the ILCs discussions on this article and documents a number of areas where divergences between arbitral awards and the ILC Articles and Commentaries have emerged over time.

Gangstérisation et terrorisme entretiennent des liens étroits. Depuis la création de l'Organisation des Nations Unies, plusieurs de ses organes et instruments juridiques ont été consacrés à la lutte contre les multiples aspects de la criminalité internationale. Le système de sécurité collective de l'ONU, dont le Conseil de sécurité est la cheville ouvrière, est également au cœur de la lutte contre le terrorisme international. Les nombreuses résolutions du Conseil de sécurité, adoptées notamment après les attentats du 11 septembre 2001, ont visé tant à la prévention et à la répression de ce fléau qu'à encourager la coopération entre États. Son action a toutefois été critiquée, notamment au regard du respect des droits de l'homme .

pt. 1. Introduction and approaches to sustainability appraisal -- pt. 2. Dimensions of sustainability -- pt. 3. National and international experience to date -- pt. 4. Sustainability appraisal methodologies and their application -- pt. 5. Where to from here?

The existence of confederations of democratic political parties provides an international organizational structure through which a human rights network might operate. By exchanging information and taking coordinated initiatives, there is good prospect for encouraging positive developments in human rights. Efforts at such cooperation are discussed, as are two projects which were undertaken. Initiatives are suggested to strengthen the effectiveness of these efforts.

"This book provides an assessment of the legacy, challenges and future directions of Critical Theory in the fields of International Relations and Security Studies. This book provides 'first-hand' interviews with some of the pioneers of Critical Theory in the fields of International Relations Theory and Security Studies. The interviews are combined innovatively with reflective essays to create an engaging and accessible discussion of the legacy and challenges of critical thinking. A unique forum that combines first-person discussion and secondary commentary on a variety of theoretical positions, the book explores in detail the interaction between different theories and approaches, including postcolonialism, feminism, and poststructuralism. Scholars from a variety of theoretical backgrounds reflect on the strengths and problems of critical theory, recasting the theoretical discussion about critical theory in the study of world politics and examining the future of the discipline. Both an introduction and an advanced engagement with theoretical developments over the past three decades, Critical Theory in International Relations and Security Studies will be of interest to students and scholars of International Politics, Security Studies and Philosophy."--Publisher's website