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Strictly de jure the term “cheating,” particularly when used to describe sexual activity outside of marriage, is often misconceived and can be problematic for several reasons. At its core, the term is rooted in moral judgment and cultural norms that may not be universally applicable or reflective of the complexities of human relationships. First, the notion of “cheating” implies that there is a clear and universally accepted set of rules governing intimate relationships, particularly marriage. However, this assumption overlooks…

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The sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States in 1867, while historically accepted, raises significant legal questions that merit critical examination. This transaction, known as the Alaska Purchase, was concluded under the Treaty of Cession, signed on March 30, 1867. However, the legality of this sale, in my view, can be challenged on several grounds, particularly when analysed through the lens of international law principles and case law. The Doctrine of Uti Possidetis Juris and Territorial Sovereignty…

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After the devastation of the Second World War, Europe was left in disarray. Among the many leaders tasked with rebuilding their nations, Marshall Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia emerged as a figure of remarkable influence and complexity. Tito, a staunch communist and partisan leader, embarked on the daunting task of creating a unified Yugoslavia, a country that would be shaped, quite literally, by the strokes of his pencil on a geographical map. The Birth of Yugoslavia: Drawing Borders with…

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