Blogposts by Jessica Schechinger

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Jessica Schechinger

Jessica is Junior Researcher in the SHARES Project. Her work includes the overall coordination of the SHARES book series, consisting of several edited volumes. Jessica obtained an LLB in Dutch law and an LLM in public international law, both from Utrecht University. She … Read more

15 August 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 16 July-15 August 2013

This is our News Items Overview of 16 July-15 August 2013, a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility.  (more…)

23 July 2013

The responsibility of third states concerning the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories

On Thursday evening 13 June 2013, the third SHARES Debate entitled The Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories: is there a responsibility for the Netherlands? was held in Amsterdam. This blog post will highlight parts of the debate.

Background

The continuing Israeli occupation of the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East-Jerusalem, and the expansion of settlements raise the question as to what the responsibility is of other states. Due to the asymmetry of this conflict, it would appear that it can only be resolved through the intervention of third parties.

This SHARES debate addressed the role of third states in general, and the Netherlands in particular. The focus on the Netherlands was justified not only because the Netherlands attaches great importance to the promotion of the international rule of law, but also because it maintains close relations with both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. (more…)

15 July 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 16 June-15 July 2013

The SHARES Project closely follows and collects news items that are linked to the topic of shared responsibility. This is our News Items Overview of 16 June -15 July 2013, consisting of a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility. (more…)

15 June 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 16 May-15 June 2013

The SHARES Project closely follows and collects news items that are linked to the topic of shared responsibility. This is our News Items Overview of 16 May -15 June 2013, consisting of a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility. (more…)

15 May 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 1-15 May 2013

The SHARES Project closely follows and collects news items that are linked to the topic of shared responsibility. This is our News Items Overview of 1-15 May 2013, consisting of a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility. (more…)

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