Ideas

Rethinking the Rules: Emerging Ideas on Hostage Situations Under International Law

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Washington, D.C. — Recent international incidents involving hostage-taking underscore the intricate interplay between such acts and international law. As governments negotiate the delicate balance between securing the safety of hostages and adhering to global legal standards, experts are calling for an evolution in legislative frameworks to better address these humanitarian crises. Hostage crises present a unique challenge in the arena of international law. Traditionally, international law has provided limited instruments specifically addressing hostage-taking. When individuals are held against their will, whether by terrorist groups or for political leverage, the response is often piecemeal, guided more … Read more

Visionaries Unite: Global Creative Leaders Transforming Ideas at the 2025 PRINT Awards

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Concept design is an art that pushes the boundaries of creativity, enabling designers to transform abstract ideas into tangible, thought-provoking projects. This year, a diverse group of visionary jurors from around the globe, including the United States, are set to evaluate a series of entries that exemplify innovation in conceptual design. These experts are not only known for their artistic capabilities but also for their commitment to redefining norms and enhancing the intersection of art with functional design. Among the jurors is the dynamic team from Nonhuman Nonsense, a research-driven art and design collective based … Read more

Disney Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Theft of ‘Moana’ Franchise Ideas

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LOS ANGELES — A copyright lawsuit filed last week explosively alleges that Disney’s acclaimed “Moana” series, which features a daring Polynesian heroine and became a box office triumph, largely draws from a screenplay penned two decades ago that was never developed. Buck Woodall, an animator, claims his creative work was used without his authorization to conceive both “Moana” and its sequel. According to the legal documentation, Woodall accuses Jenny Marchick, a former executive at Mandeville Films and now a senior official at DreamWorks Animation, of clandestinely submitting his screenplay and other materials to Disney. These … Read more