International Crisis Response Simulation
Friday, March 25, 5:00 – 7:00pm & Saturday, March 26, 9:00am – 6:00pm – Beus Center for Law and Society The International Rule of Law
February 10, 2022
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Summer 2022 IRLS International Internship Opportunities
The International Rule of Law and Security (IRLS) program is excited to open its summer 2022 international internship program applications. Opportunities are available with organizations
January 24, 2022
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Election law expert teaches IRLS U.S. and International Election Law course
Larry Garber, an election law expert who spent his career advising emerging democracies on how to hold democratic elections, taught a course on U.S. and
December 17, 2021
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IRLS Director Julia Fromholz departs ASU Law to become executive director of CEELI Institute
IRLS Director and Professor of Practice Julia Fromholz is leaving ASU Law at the end of 2021 to serve as the next Executive Director of
December 17, 2021
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How the World Keeps Democratic Power in Check
Priyal Thakkar. Priyal is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She is interested in international human rights
September 14, 2021
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The State’s Due Diligence Obligation to Respond to Violence Against Women
Maria McCabe. Maria is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She was an IRLS fellow for the
September 13, 2021
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The Consequences of Gender Inequality in Property Rights in Uganda
Haley Bjorn. Haley is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She completed a summer internship with the
September 9, 2021
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The President must go! Presidential impeachment in Timor-Leste and lessons from around the world
Freeman Halle. Freeman is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and an International Rule of Law and Security Fellow. Freeman worked as
September 7, 2021
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Learning from Corruption and Violent Unrest in South Africa
Emilio Giuliani III. Emilio is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, the Vice President of the International
September 2, 2021
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Amb. Williamson: Statement on the Denial of Mladić’s Final Appeal
Ambassador Clint Williamson. Ambassador Williamson is the Senior Director of the International Rule of Law and Security Program at the McCain Institute, and a Distinguished Professor
June 10, 2021
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In their own words: Spring 2021 ASU Law graduates discuss their time in the IRLS program and Washington, D.C.
Isabella Barbosa Ruggeri: My experiences participating in the D.C. program and the IRLS program have been unforgettable. I travelled across the world to spend my
May 26, 2021
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The Importance of Concession Speeches
Maria Terrinoni. Maria was the International Rule of Law and Security program intern at the McCain Institute for International Leadership during the Spring 2021 semester.
May 17, 2021
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Bolivia’s 2019 Election and Beyond: Coup or Popular Uprising?
Brent Bihr. Brent is a recent JD graduate (2021) of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While an undergraduate, Brent
May 13, 2021
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Defending the Rule of Law in Mexico
Pedro Pizano. Pedro is a Fellow in International Criminal Law and Human Rights Journalism at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. He assisted with four
March 26, 2021
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International Crisis Response Simulation Bios: Team Leaders, Administrators, and Advisors
The following five former U.S. ambassadors will each lead one of the five country and organization teams during the international crisis response simulation on March
March 18, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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International Crisis Response Simulation
Friday, March 19, 2:00 – 3:00pm AZ time (5:00 – 6:00pm Eastern) & Saturday, March 20, 8:00am – 4:15pm AZ time (11:00am – 7:15pm Eastern)
February 23, 2021
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Amb. Williamson: Statement on the 60 Minutes segment marking the 10th Anniversary of the Syrian Civil War
Ambassador Clint Williamson. Ambassador Williamson is the Senior Director of the International Rule of Law and Security Program at the McCain Institute, and a Distinguished Professor
February 22, 2021
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The Last Month of New START
John-Tyler Iacovetta. JT is a JD candidate (2023) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is an IRLS Fellow
February 15, 2021
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Summer 2021 IRLS International Internship Opportunities
The International Rule of Law and Security (IRLS) program is accepting applications for the Summer 2021 International Internships program. Opportunities are available with organizations in
February 5, 2021
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IRLS Discussion on Causes of and Solutions to Electoral Violence in the U.S. and around the World
Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the International Rule of Law and Security and Washington, D.C. programs coordinator at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Following
February 4, 2021
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Ambassador Williamson Congratulates IRLS Adjunct Appointed to Department of Justice
International Rule of Law and Security Senior Director and Distinguished Professor of Practice Ambassador Clint Williamson offered his congratulations to ASU Law adjunct professor David
January 21, 2021
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Diversionary War in the South Caucasus
Jeremy Lennon. Jeremy is the International Rule of Law, Governance, and Security program intern at the McCain Institute for International Leadership for the Fall 2020
December 7, 2020
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Russian Illicit Finance Blog Series: Russia’s Capital Flight Problem
Jeremy Lennon. Jeremy is the International Rule of Law, Governance, and Security program intern for the Fall 2020 semester. Jeremy recently graduated with a degree
December 3, 2020
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Former U.S. ambassador leads simulated embassy country team in Foreign Policy Design class
Jacob Kostrzewski, IRLS Program Coordinator, sat down with former U.S. Ambassador and current adjunct professor at the College of Law, Roderick Moore, to discuss his
December 2, 2020
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ASU Law alumna uses LLM in IRLS to expand practice areas to human rights, rule of law
Katie Surma, LLM ’18 Jacob Kostrzewski, IRLS Program Coordinator, sat down with Katie Surma, LLM ’18, to discuss her experiences in the IRLS program during
November 24, 2020
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IRLS Program Welcomes New Cohort of IRLS Fellows
The IRLS program welcomes a new cohort of IRLS Fellows. Fellows are ASU Law JD, MLS, and LLM students with a keen interest in international
November 24, 2020
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IRLS McCain Institute Fellow in International Criminal Law and Human Rights Journalism published in The New York Times
The IRLS & McCain Institute Fellow in International Criminal Law and Human Rights Journalism, Pedro Pizano, published a piece in The New York Times (es)
November 20, 2020
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Russian Illicit Finance Blog Series: Introduction
Jeremy Lennon. Jeremy is the International Rule of Law, Governance, and Security Intern for the Fall 2020 Semester. Jeremy recently graduated with a degree in
November 16, 2020
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Why Defamation Laws Need to Center Erasure as Violence: Developing Strategies to Combat the Legal Ramifications of the #MeToo Movement Worldwide
Priyal Thakkar. Priyal is a JD candidate (2022) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is an IRLS fellow
November 12, 2020
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Increasing Public Participation in the Legislative Process in Timor-Leste
Jason Wood. Jason is a JD Candidate (2022) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He is currently co-President of
October 14, 2020
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ASU Law adjunct professor teaches U.S. and International Election Law course at a crucial time for elections worldwide
Professor Garber teaching at the Barrett and O’Connor Center Jacob Kostrzewski, IRLS Program Coordinator, recently sat down with Professor Larry Garber, an election law specialist
September 29, 2020
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IRLS Alumnus uses skills and experiences from the IRLS and D.C. programs to further career in the rule of law
Ian Hatch, JD ’19. Jacob Kostrzewski, IRLS Program Coordinator, sat down with Ian Hatch, JD ’19, to discuss his experiences in the IRLS program during
September 29, 2020
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Interviews: IRLS Summer Interns Draft Reports on Human Rights Issues in Timor-Leste
Two IRLS Summer Interns, Sharon Foster and Murwareed Sulaiman, spent their summer interning with the Office of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PHDJ),
September 10, 2020
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Interviews: IRLS Summer Interns Work With South African NGO to Promote Womens’ Rights
Three IRLS Summer Interns, Alexandra Eagle, Isabella Barbosa Ruggeri, and Priyal Thakkar, spent their summer interning with the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA),
August 26, 2020
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Consular Obligations Concerning Human Trafficking Survivors
Isabella B. Ruggeri. Isabella is a JD Candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is interested in international
August 12, 2020
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Problems and Parallels in Policing: The United States and Timor-Leste
Sharon Foster. Sharon is a JD Candidate (2022) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Sharon is the Director of
August 11, 2020
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How Purporting To “Protect Values” Through Law Usually Backfires and Chills Free Speech
Albi Çela and Pedro Pizano. Çela is an International Rule of Law and Security Program Fellow at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at
August 10, 2020
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“There is Nothing that Justifies the Intentional Targeting of Innocent Individuals” – Amb. Williamson on Kosovo President Thaçi, who just testified at The Hague
Pedro Pizano and Albi Çela. Pizano is the Northwestern-McCain Public Interest Legal Fellow at ASU’s McCain Institute for International Leadership. Çela is an International Rule of
July 24, 2020
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China’s Continued Abuse of Uyghur Citizens
Brianna Pachuilo. Brianna is a JD Candidate (2022) at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She is an IRLS fellow during
July 22, 2020
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Democratic Backsliding Likely to Accelerate Following Polish Elections
Polish President Andrzej Duda celebrates victory in Sunday’s elections. Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the Program Coordinator for the International Rule of Law and Security Program.
July 15, 2020
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A Possible Path Forward for Global Climate Change Litigation
Maria L. Hodge. Maria Hodge is a JD Candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, with interests in
July 14, 2020
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Comparing Elections Under COVID-19: The Responses of United States and South Korea
Buddy Norton. Buddy is a JD candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In addition to raising awareness
July 10, 2020
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The Deportation of Turkish Citizens by the Albanian Government Puts Albania’s European Future at Risk
Albi Cela. Albi is an International Rule of Law and Security Program Fellow at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
July 7, 2020
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IRLS Summer Interns Promote Rule of Law from Afar
Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the Program Coordinator for the International Rule of Law and Security Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at
June 23, 2020
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Amb. Williamson: Trump Administration’s Actions towards ICC Damage U.S. Global Standing
Ambassador Clint Williamson. Ambassador Williamson is the Senior Director of the International Rule of Law and Security Program at the McCain Institute, and a Distinguished Professor
June 12, 2020
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The Importance of Public Service: An Interview with Alexander Mallory
Alexander Mallory during an organized trip to Gettysburg in the Spring 2019 semester. Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the Program Coordinator for the International Rule of
June 4, 2020
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Rio de Janeiro’s Politics of Extermination and Impunity through Mass Police Killings
Isabella B. Ruggeri. Isabella is a JD candidate (2021) at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is interested in international
June 3, 2020
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A Discussion with Brette Steele on the Use of Community-based Intervention Programs to Prevent Extremism
Alexandria Saquella. Alexandria is a JD graduate (2020) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with a passion for excellence. She is a highly
June 1, 2020
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International Perspectives on Exclusionary Rules
Jacob Stock. Jacob is a JD candidate (2022) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is interested in international law and criminal law. He
May 21, 2020
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A Path to Peace or a Path Nowhere? The Changing Role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Robert Heins. Robert is a JD candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with an interest in foreign policy and national security. He is
May 14, 2020
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New Podcast Interview – Press Freedom in Albania and Beyond: “A Government Without Newspapers, Or Newspapers Without a Government.”
Pedro Pizano and Albi Cela. Pedro is the Northwestern-McCain Public Interest Legal Award Fellow at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. Albi is the International
April 30, 2020
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Summer 2020 IRLS International Internship Opportunities – Limited Spaces Still Available!
The International Rule of Law and Security (IRLS) program has limited spaces in its Summer 2020 International Internship program still available! Applications are now being
March 5, 2020
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Human Rights in Russia – Professor Melissa Hooper Testifies on the Hill
Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the Program Coordinator for the International Rule of Law and Security Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at
February 28, 2020
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A Conversation with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Scott Goldner. Scott is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, a staff editor for the Harvard National
February 10, 2020
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Brexit and Hard Borders
Brianna Gildner. Brianna is a JD candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with interests in international law and criminal justice. She
February 3, 2020
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Chile: The Risks of a New Constitution
Pedro Pizano. Pedro is the Northwestern-McCain Public Interest Legal Fellow at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. “. . . it was the spring of hope,
January 29, 2020
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2019: A Year in Review – A Challenging Time for the Rule of Law
Maria L. Hodge. Maria Hodge is a J.D. Candidate (2021) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, with interests in
January 17, 2020
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Summer 2020 IRLS International Internship Opportunities
The International Rule of Law and Security (IRLS) program has expanded its international internship program for the summer of 2020. In addition to internships in
December 18, 2019
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The Fox inside the Henhouse: Venezuela at the UN
Pedro Pizano. Pedro is the Northwestern-McCain Public Interest Legal Fellow at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. On September 27, 2019, the U.N. Human Rights Council
November 8, 2019
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The Miseducation of an Idealist – Atrocity Prevention Simulation
Pedro Pizano. Pedro is the Northwestern-McCain Public Interest Legal Fellow at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. He participated in the simulation as part of
November 6, 2019
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Summer 2019 Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan
Shirin Atayeva. Shirin is a senior at Capital University and served as the International Rule of Law and Security Program Summer 2019 intern. She is
November 4, 2019
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A “Weird” Country?
Shirin Atayeva. Shirin is a senior at Capital University and served as the International Rule of Law and Security Program Summer 2019 intern. She is originally
October 31, 2019
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Dili Days: Human Rights in Timor-Leste
Courtney Yachanin. Courtney is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. She is on the boards of the International Law
October 28, 2019
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Dili Days: First Trip to the Judiciary
Kara Woods. Kara is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. She serves on the Journal of Social Science. Kara interned
October 25, 2019
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The Forgotten Human Rights Violations by Former President Jammeh of The Gambia Come to Light
Alagie Jammeh. Alagie currently serves as the McCain Institute’s International Rule of Law and Security program intern. On September 10, 2019, the International Republican Institute,
October 22, 2019
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Dili Days: An Anti-Corruption Report
Alexandria Saquella. Alexandria is a 3L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. She served as President of the International Law Society
September 12, 2019
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Dili Days: Dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence
The group after dinner, in front of a display of beautiful tais—Timor-Leste’s traditional textiles. Isabella Ruggeri. Isabella is a 2L at the Sandra Day O’Connor College
September 6, 2019
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Mass Atrocity Response Simulation Team Leader Bios
The following six former U.S. government officials will each lead one of the six country and organization teams during the IRLS program’s mass atrocity response
September 4, 2019
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IRLS Program Brings Diplomatic Training Exercise to Phoenix
Julia Fromholz. Julia is the Director of the International Rule of Law and Security Program and a Professor of Practice, teaching International Human Rights Law.
September 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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NATO’s Normative Power
Jacob Kostrzewski. Jacob is the Program Coordinator for the International Rule of Law and Security Program. This series will examine the evolving role of regional
August 26, 2019
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Fall Curriculum Announcements: Phoenix and DC
In the fall, students in Phoenix will have an opportunity through the IRLS program to get firsthand insight into how various international actors respond to global
June 17, 2019
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International Internships: Timor-Leste
Four ASU Law students will spend this summer doing legal work in Timor-Leste through the IRLS Program. As one of the world’s newest democracies and a
June 17, 2019
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Congratulations, Class of 2019 IRLS Fellows!
In 2019, IRLS launched the IRLS Fellows program and welcomed its inaugural cohort. The IRLS Fellows program recognizes current ASU Law students with a strong
June 17, 2019
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