Within and outside the legal and academic professions, it is now increasingly recognised that the human rights consequences of states' actions are not limited to the domestic sphere but quite often transcend national borders. This is a challenge to the human rights community, which up to the present time has focused almost exclusively on human rights violations and protections solely within a national setting. The term "extraterritorial" effect/application/obligation in international law refers to acts that are taken by one actor (state) that have some kind of effect within another country's territory, with or without this second country's implicit or explicit agreement. Extraterritoriality within international human rights law, then, concerns actions or omissions by one state that have an effect on the human rights of individuals in another state - with or without this other state's agreement. This effect may be positive or negative in that such actions or omissions by foreign states may contribute positively to the enjoyment of human rights; or alternatively, they may result in a deteriorated human rights situation, and even human rights violations. This book gives, for the first time, a comprehensive analysis of extraterritorial obligations in international human rights law by placing the discussion in a larger international law context, interpreting obligations in the various sources of international human rights law, and discussing the way in which extraterritoriality has been approached by international courts and human rights implementation bodies in the United Nations and regional systems.

This volume brings together various perspectives to re-conceptualise IP protection beyond borders within a broader public international law framework.

This book contributes to a better understanding about the dynamics of transnational migration and diaspora in Northern Thailand border areas with Myanmar and Laos. Border cities in Southeast Asia are places that have unique characteristics because of rapid development which includes the process of transnational migration and diaspora communities from neighboring countries. Historically, different ethnic groups had migrated in the border areas of mainland Southeast Asian countries and China. Border cities, such as Mae Sai and Chiang Khong, are strategic places for refugees, minority groups, and others from neighboring countries to reside either temporary or permanently. The infrastructure and economic developments of those two cities in the border areas have not only influenced the formation of those two cities into multicultural societies, but also become more modern cities with various economic activities. Both Mae Sai and Chiang Khong gradually became more densely populated and have transformed into economic and tourist destinations because they have low-price goods, duty free markets, and even casinos. The arrivals of various ethnic groups in different times have formed a multicultural community, which plays a very important role in the development of border cities and surrounding areas. On top of these, the policies on border areas have been more complex considering the transnational movements of people, goods and ideas.

The world of law has changed in the last decades: it has become more globalized, multilingual and digital. The sections and contributions of this volume continue the interdisciplinary discussion about the challenges of this change for theory and practice of law and for the International Language and Law Association (ILLA) relaunched in 2017. First, the book gives a broad overview to the research field of legal linguistics, its history, research directions and open questions in different parts of the world (United States, Africa, Italy, Spain, Germany, Nordic countries and Russia). The second section consists of contributions about the relation of language, law and justice in a globalized world with a focus on multilingual and supranational law in the EU. The third section focuses on digitalization and mediatization of the law, the last section reports about the discussion at the ILLA relaunch conference in 2017.

"This volume brings to English-language readers the results of an important long-term project of historians from China and Japan addressing contentious issues in their shared modern histories. Originally published simultaneously in Chinese and Japanese in 2006, the thirteen essays in this collection focus renewed attention on a set of political and historiographical controversies that have steered and stymied Sino-Japanese relations from the mid-nineteenth century through World War II to the present. These in-depth contributions explore a range of themes, from prewar diplomatic relations and conflicts, to wartime collaboration and atrocity, to postwar commemorations and textbook debates—all while grappling with the core issue of how history has been researched, written, taught, and understood in both countries. In the context of a wider trend toward cross-national dialogues over historical issues, this volume can be read as both a progress report and a case study of the effort to overcome contentious problems of history in East Asia."

In the vast cosmic expanse, where the mysteries of the universe unfold in a dance of celestial bodies, there exists a realm where human ingenuity and technological prowess converge—the domain of satellites. This book embarks on a compelling journey, tracing the trajectory of India's space odyssey through the lens of its satellites. From the pioneering days of Aryabhata to the cutting-edge missions of Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, each satellite tells a story of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. As we delve into the pages of this book, we traverse the chronological tapestry of India's satellite program, witnessing the nation's ascent from its maiden venture, Aryabhata, in 1975 to the present day, where space exploration is an integral part of India's scientific and technological identity. The narrative unfolds like the orbits of these remarkable satellites, each chapter revealing the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of the brilliant minds behind the missions. Aryabhata, the first in a series of cosmic pioneers, set the stage for what would become a remarkable saga. From communication satellites like INSAT and GSAT, which have connected the nation and facilitated seamless communication, to the transformative IRS series aiding in Earth observation and resource management, each satellite has played a unique role in India's technological evolution. The narrative takes a celestial turn with Chandrayaan, India's lunar exploration program, unlocking the secrets of Earth's enigmatic satellite. Chandrayaan, with its lunar orbiters and rovers, propels us into the realm of cosmic exploration, where the quest for knowledge extends beyond our planet. Mangalyaan, the Mars Orbiter Mission, stands as a testament to India's prowess in interplanetary exploration. As we explore the journey of Mangalyaan, we witness the challenges of interplanetary travel conquered by the indomitable spirit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). With each satellite, a chapter unfolds in the story of a nation's determination to reach new heights—both metaphorically and literally. The narrative encapsulates the spirit of scientific inquiry, the pursuit of excellence, and the desire to push the boundaries of human understanding. This book is a tribute to the scientists, engineers, and visionaries who have made India a formidable force in the realm of space exploration. It is an exploration of the unknown, a celebration of human achievement, and an invitation to gaze upward, where the satellites continue to weave their orbital tales, expanding the horizons of our understanding.

Globalisation is about transnational politics. While nation-state governments increasingly struggle with this new politics, which moves beneath, between and beyond national borders, others entities like transnational corporations have flourished. But it is not just business which increasingly bypasses these traditional boundaries. Environmental groups are also moving though this transnational space, and their politics are defined by such qualities as fluidity, ambiguity and rapid changes in identity, mission and structure. In this book, the politics of environmental movements are presented as particularly salient examples of these new phenomena. Drawing on fieldwork from Europe, Asia, America, Africa and the Middle East, the contributors address a range of trans-national processes: efforts to construct common agendas transnationally; the diffusion of new repertoires of environmental protest; the role of environmental groups in the construction of new modes of environmental governance; how neo-liberalism affects local environmental activism; evidence of transnational influences and pressures on environmental politics in repressive regimes; and the dilemmas of defining questions of environmental justice and post-colonial environmental politics without suppressing the differences between environmentalism in different countries.

The most up-to-date analysis of today's immigration issues. As the authors state in Chapter 1, "the movement of people across national borders represents one of the most vivid dramas of social reality in the contemporary world." This comparative text examines contemporary immigration across the globe, focusing on 20 major nations. Key features include: * comprehensive coverage of topics not covered in other texts * a global portrait of contemporary immigration, including a demographic overview of today's cross-border movers * critical assessments of the achievements of the field to date * encourages students to rethink traditional views about the distinction between citizen and alien