The New Context

The Student Journal of International Affairs at The New School

International Law

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Putting the Russian and Crimean Situation Into Context

From the beginning of the Ukrainian revolution until the Russian annexation of Crimea, US officials and politicians have pointed to Russia’s aggression and disregard for international law. While it is constructive to point toward injustice when it occurs, it should […]

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Crimea and the Legality of Self-Determination

Depending on where you get your news, Crimean independence from Ukraine represents either the correction of a historic mistake that “reflects the aspirations of Crimea’s residents” or the breach of international law “violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.” The truth lies somewhere in between. […]