#international-law
17 episodes
#1371: The Limelight: The High Stakes of Terrorist Proscription
What happens when a group moves from the "limelight" into a terrorist list? Explore the legal mechanics and global politics of proscription.
#1323: City Hall vs. The World: Mayor Mamdani’s Global Posturing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks controversy by labeling international conflicts as genocide. Is this bold leadership or a dangerous distraction?
#1302: The Legal Labyrinth: Israel’s Disputed Territories
Explore the friction between international law and domestic policy regarding East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights.
#1295: The Statehood Question: History, Law, and Sovereignty
Does the lack of a historical Palestinian state invalidate modern claims to sovereignty? We debate legal realism versus inherent human rights.
#1286: The Jerusalem Paradox: Life as a Permanent Resident
Explore the "residency trap" and the pragmatic survival of 330,000 people living in the complex legal heart of East Jerusalem.
#1196: Sovereign of the Surf: The Truth About International Waters
Is the ocean truly a lawless frontier? Discover the complex legal zones of the high seas and why "pirate" dreams are a legal nightmare.
#1153: How to Start Your Own Country: The Poppleberry Guide
Is any land left on Earth truly unclaimed? Join the quest to find out if you can still plant a flag and start your own sovereign nation.
#973: The Shimmering Curtain: Cluster Munitions over Tel Aviv
A new era of escalation: Iran deploys cluster munitions over Tel Aviv, turning city streets into persistent urban minefields.
#970: The Limits of the State: Can a Nation Survive Anarchy?
Explore the boundaries of power as we look at stateless Somalia, private cities in Honduras, and the radical mini-state of Liechtenstein.
#876: Words That Wound: The Global Battle Over Free Speech
Explore the high-stakes tension between the right to speak and the right to safety in an era of digital vitriol and real-world violence.
#710: Defining the "Crime of Crimes": The Gaza Genocide Case
We examine the history of the term "genocide" and the high-stakes legal battle at the ICJ regarding the conflict in Gaza.
#614: The Legal Maze of International Arrest Warrants
Herman and Corn break down the mechanics of ICC warrants, the role of Interpol, and why international law often clashes with global politics.
#541: Why Can’t This Battery Fly? The Science of Li-ion Safety
Why are loose batteries a "no-go" for shipping? Herman and Corn explore the volatile science and strict laws behind lithium-ion logistics.
#483: From Sultans to Sovereignty: Building a Modern State
Explore how 400 years of Ottoman rule and 30 years of British mandate built the physical and legal foundations of the modern State of Israel.
#464: The Hidden Walls of Global Remote Work
Why does "work from anywhere" often mean "only in the US"? Explore the legal, tax, and IP traps that keep remote work restricted.
#430: Jerusalem’s Ghost Consulates: Diplomacy in Limbo
Discover why some Jerusalem consulates ignore the state they’re in and how 400-year-old treaties still shape the city’s bizarre diplomatic map.
#277: Bulldozing Diplomacy: The Truth About UNRWA and Embassies
As Israel dismantles the UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem, we debunk the myth of "foreign soil" and explore the reality of diplomatic immunity.