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U.S. Soldier Sallies Across Demilitarized Zone, North Korea Declares "New Cold War"

Madeleine Kim, University of Minnesota Law School On July 27, 2023, the United States (“U.S.”), [1] United Nations, [2] the Republic of Korea (“ROK” or...

Residency Requirements Don't Lie: Why Shakira is Facing up to Eight Years in Prison for Tax Evasion

Lexi Shields, University of Minnesota Law School Shakira, the Colombian pop star known for iconic Latin hits such as “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie,”...

Name, Image and Likeness: The New Struggle Facing International Student Athletes

Rachel Pederson, University of Minnesota Law School The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) implemented a policy allowing students-athletes to profit off of their name, image...

Joining the Dark Side of Ocean Shipping: How Sanction Busting Ships Undermine The West's Support of Ukraine

James Kile The open ocean has long been a chess board in the struggle for nations to gain and maintain influence. [1] From piracy, war...

Preventing and Responding to Disputes in International Surrogacy: Exploring Better Future Options for LGBTQ+ Couples

Eric Quintana-Snyder As reproductive technology has improved in the past decade, the popularity of surrogacy has soared, becoming an increasingly popular option for LGBTQ+ couples...

Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill: A New Wave of Homophobia, a Remnant of Colonialism, or Both?

Sierra Paulsen On March 21st, Uganda passed sweeping legislation to further criminalize the LGBTQ community. [1] In a near unanimous 387 to 2 vote, Uganda’s...

Tiktok, ChatGPT, and the Need for International Data Regulating in the Cyberspace World

Anastasiya Kadukov Whether it’s the algorithms of TikTok or the AI of ChatGPT, technology is becoming more sophisticated every day. The world is changing, and...

Unexpected Fallout: How the United States’ Cold War-Era Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands Affects Current Foreign Policy

AnnaLisa Hamann Following months of negotiations surrounding the Compact of Free Association (COFA) renewal, [1] the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands...

Protests Continue to Roil France as President Macron Ponders Pension Changes

Thorin Wenner On March 23, there were chaotic scenes in Paris as police clashed with anarchists and other protesters in the French capital. [1] This...