It is the counter terrorism measures in which states decide to put in place on their territories which reflect the dominant characteristics of the phenomenon. ... Due to the impact that this phenomenon has on the population, States have the duty to act rapidly and to show determination to alleviate the terror that can be created by terrorist activities. ... Article 38.3-4 3e of the Irish Constitution states: "Special courts may be established by law for the trial of offenses in cases where it may be determined in accordance with such law that the ordinary courts are inadequate to secure the ad...

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Only 30 States are so far parties to the Convention. ... In this regards, a number of obligations were established with the adoption of the Convention Concerning the Duties and Rights of States in the Event of Civil Strife in 1928. With the creation of the United Nations in 1948, the attitude of the international community towards mercenaries and mercenary related activities changed mainly due to the recognition of the people's right to self determination. ... This principle was reaffirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Granting Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples...

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Out of all this will come forth Europe, a solid and united Europe - This was the preface to a declaration made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister (1948-55), as Europe lay in ruins in the aftermath of the Second World War. ... At the end of World War II, the immediate establishment of the League of Nations (1946), which later became the United Nations (UN), acted to suppress European friction. ... In modern defence politics, the WEU and NATO hold a mutual defence commitment, and the Treaty of Union in Maastricht (1992) cautiously doctrined the need for the member states of the new ...

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Introduction Having experienced a recent economic boom prior to the 2008 global financial crisis and a flourishing tourism industry, Cambodia lies at the forefront of becoming a rising star within the Southeast Asian region. However, in order to do so there are major political issues and concerns dealing with democracy, which need to be combatted. This paper will aim to analyze the challenges that Cambodia has faced on its road towards democracy by giving a brief historical insight before focusing more specifically on issues dealing with corruption, civil liberties and political freedom, as w...

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