Monthly Archive: December 2016

International Law and the Lame-Duck Congress

By Tracy Nelson As the Republican-controlled 114th Congress reconvenes for its lame-duck session, expectations for the session’s productivity are low. While issues including military policy, judicial nominations, and various appropriations measures remain pending, it...

An Update on the Malaysian 1MDB Case

By Quentin Johnson Tension continues to build in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this month. The corruption investigation into the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Fund (1MDB), captured headlines over the summer when U.S. Attorney...

Is the Trump Administration Bound by the Iran Deal?

By Iulia E. Padeanu  Introduction The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”)—also often referred to as the Iran Deal or the Iran Agreement—marked a significant shift in the relationship between the United States and Europe,...