Minnesota Journal of International Law

The Minnesota Journal of International Law is a student-led publication at the University of Minnesota Law School. We aspire to be a leader in the multidisciplinary study of international and comparative law. The Journal annually publishes two print volumes and one online edition.

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Are Characters of Literary Works Copyrightable, and How So?

Are Characters of Literary Works Copyrightable, and How So?

Zenius Kang Under U.S. law, the long-established criterion of copyrightability is one of specificity.[1] As an important aspect of literary ...
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Can the High Seas Treaty Help the UN Meet its 2030 Agenda or is it Too Little Too Late for the World's Oceans?

Can the High Seas Treaty Help the UN Meet its 2030 Agenda or is it Too Little Too Late for the World’s Oceans?

Aziz Woodward On January 17, 2026, the United Nations’ “High Seas Treaty” went into force after gaining the required sixty ...
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More Money, More Problems: NIL’s International Ripple Effect and the Talent Drain Abroad

More Money, More Problems: NIL’s International Ripple Effect and the Talent Drain Abroad

John Patterson The recent introduction of the right for athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) into ...
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A Deal or Delay? – The Illusory Nature of Negotiating with Unreliable State Actors

A Deal or Delay? – The Illusory Nature of Negotiating with Unreliable State Actors

William Priess The current negotiations between Iran and the U.S. highlight the near impossibility of open and honest negotiation with ...
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Pig‑Butchering Scams and the Non‑Punishment Principle: Why Trafficked “Scammers” Shouldn’t Be Treated as Criminals

Pig‑Butchering Scams and the Non‑Punishment Principle: Why Trafficked “Scammers” Shouldn’t Be Treated as Criminals

Ben Forsberg Across the United States, headlines have emerged about retirees losing savings to crypto investment scams[1] and CEOs tricked ...
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Should the Global Community Reconsider Hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

Should the Global Community Reconsider Hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

Paige Murphy As immigration raids have been ravaging our nation, alarm bells are going off regarding the 2028 Summer Olympics ...
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