Thong Nguyen Law

Research Publications

Working Papers

  • Research Publications

    Working Papers

  • 1975 Events (Legal Characterization)

    1975 Events (Legal Characterization) Type: Historical-Legal Analysis Period: April 1975 Nature:Military and political transition in Southern Vietnam Key Issues: Legal Questions: Legal Significance:Represents a critical moment for assessing continuity, sovereignty, and self-determination.

  • ICJ Judgments on Self-Determination

    ICJ Judgments on Self-Determination Key Cases: Legal Significance:Affirms self-determination as an erga omnes obligation.

  • ICJ Advisory Opinions on Self-Determination

    ICJ Advisory Opinions on Self-Determination Key Cases: Legal Significance:Clarifies interpretation of self-determination under international law.

  • ICESCR (1966)

    ICESCR (1966) Type: International Covenant Adopted: 1966 Key Provision: Legal Significance:Reinforces economic and social dimension of self-determination.

  • ICCPR (1966)

    ICCPR (1966) Type: International Human Rights Treaty Adopted: 1966 Key Provision: Legal Significance:Transforms self-determination from principle into a legal right.

  • UN Charter (1945)

    UN Charter (1945) Type: Foundational International Treaty Adopted: 26 June 1945 Key Provisions: Legal Significance:Establishes self-determination as a core principle of international law.

  • Paris Peace Agreement (1973)

    Type: International Peace Treaty Parties: USA, North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Provisional Revolutionary Government Date: 27 January 1973 Legal Nature: Key Content: Legal Significance: Notes:

  • Geneva Accords (1954)

    Type: International Conference Agreements Parties: France, Viet Minh, USSR, China, UK, others Date: July 1954 Legal Nature: Key Content: Legal Significance: Notes:

  • Élysée Agreement (1949)

    Type: Political-Legal Agreement (Associated State Framework)Parties: France – State of Vietnam (Bảo Đại)Date: 8 March 1949Legal Nature:- Establishment of the State of Vietnam as an Associated State within the French Union- Limited sovereignty under French oversightKey Content:- Recognition of a separate Vietnamese government under Bảo Đại- Retention of French control over defense, diplomacy, and key…

  • Colonial Status of Cochinchina (1884)

    Type: Formal colonial institutionalization Parties: French Republic – Nguyen Dynasty (nominal sovereignty) Date: 1884 Territorial Scope: Cochinchina (Nam Ky) Key Content: Legal Issues: Legal Significance: Status: Data entry (preliminary)