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What happens if two EEZs overlap?
I have a simple question, actually two, that I've searched for a good answer about. I'm looking at the disputes in the South China Sea.
First, what happens if two Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) ...
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Is the government of China immune from lawsuits by states and individuals in the US?
Some US states and individuals are suing China over the coronavirus.
Is China immune from such lawsuits due to sovereign immunity, or does such immunity only apply to the US government?
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Could I build an island in the Pacific ocean and claim the throne?
If I construct an island in the middle of the Pacific ocean (not within any country's water territories) could I claim sovereignty?
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Was the Dec. 2018 arrest of Huawei's CFO in Canada legal?
Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of the Chinese company Huawei was recently arrested in Canada, and is facing extradition to the US, allegedly on charges of breaking violating U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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Could one buy a whole country?
Imagine a billionaire who is obsessed with the idea of running his own country. The size and geo location does not matter much. What matters is full sovereignty and international recognition.
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Legality of agreement between countries
How can a contract be established and enforced if the parties are countries?
There is nothing in perpetuity, how can contract negotiated by fathers bear upon children. Can not children defy contract ...
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Private military activity
Is there any country that would legally allow a private military organization to take part in a military conflict outside of its own borders?
For example, a private military agency established in ...
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Claiming my own country
Let's say one day, as I sail across the pacific, I come across an uncharted island.
This island is not anywhere near the borders of existing countries. It is unoccupied.
Can I put up a flag on the ...
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