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A Nation That Regulates Alone: Israel’s Quest to Build a Truly Global CBDC

Volume XLV staff editor Matthew Schecter argues that Israel is attempting to create the first global CBDC to alleviate pressure in the ICC and UN while also enhancing its regional security. Despite criticism from regulators such as the IMF, Israel is likely going to continue investing heavily into their CBDC because they believe it is vital to the security of their nation.

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Facebook and Other Tech Giants Face an Uphill Battle In the Wake of Schrems II Ruling

Facebook and other tech giants have faced heavy burdens in the last year and a half since the Schrems II ruling came down from the CJEU. Volume XLV staff editor Omar Nesheiwat argues that the tech companies now have to hurdle international and federal regulators to try to keep their business model alive and continue the transfer of European user data to the United States.

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Afghan Allies and Refugees: Where Will They Go?

The United States withdrew from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021 and promised Afghan allies access to the United States through Special Immigrant Visas. Volume XLV staff editors Azadeh Amir-Aslani & Michaela Gawley argue that the Taliban’s takeover, the United States’ problematic immigration system, and COVID-19 have hindered these vulnerable individuals’ ability to seek refuge out of Afghanistan.

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Bad Things Still Happen When the Spotlight Fades

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have put a spotlight on China’s treatment of the Uyghurs and increased the pressure on countries to take decisive actions against the alleged human rights abuses. Volume XLV staff editor Sydney Glazer argues that once the Olympics end and the spotlight fades, countries must continue to take a stand against China’s abuses.

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How Savvy U.S. Courts Decide to Order Cross-Border Discovery

Volume XLV staff editor Lauren Park argues that U.S. courts have the authority to customize discovery orders to comply with foreign blocking statutes to a degree judged to be appropriate according to international comity and do not shy away from discovery sanctions. When asserting control over discoverable documents and information in U.S. litigation, foreign jurisdictions should also consider whether they are also prepared to enforce their blocking statutes.

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European Court of Justice to Make Landmark Decision on Rule of Law Sanctions

Volume XLV staff editor Celeste Williams discusses the forthcoming judgment from the European Court of Justice on the authority of the European Union to withhold funding from member states who violate the values of the bloc. A decision supporting such power could provide the Union with more teeth to sanction states for human rights violations and threats to democratic institutions.

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A Path for Citizenship for Afghan Allies

Volume XLV staff editor Jacqueline Hayes argues that following an almost 20-year occupation, the United States left Afghanistan abruptly in the Spring of 2021. Many Afghans arrived in the United States on temporary humanitarian parole which does not provide a unique path to lawful immigration status. As such, many are advocating for the Afghan Adjustment Act which includes a particularized roadmap for Afghans on humanitarian parole to receive lawful immigration status.

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Better Access Leads to Lower Abortion Rates: the Netherlands’ Approach to Women’s Rights and Reproductive Health.

Volume XLV staff editor Joy Su argues that although the Netherlands has similar abortion laws to the current US law, it has seen consistently low abortion rates and few cases of unsafe abortions because of its widely accessible safe abortion procedures and contraceptives. There is a push for stricter abortion laws and abstinence-only education in the US, but findings show better access to safe abortion procedures and family planning resources lower abortion rates and unintended pregnancies.

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