Paper on Republic of Austria v. Altmann

Last week, I turned in a big paper for my political science class (POSC 130g). It ended up being the most fun I have had writing a paper and I definitely learned so much in the process. A few people have been asking to see the paper, so I have posted it online at austriavaltmann.com. I plan to keep the website updated as the case continues, because I think the outcome has some very interesting implications.

For those who don't want to read a 15 page paper on international law and immunity, the paper is on the case of Republic of Austria v. Altmann, in which a woman was seeking permission for the US judicial system (eventually the Supreme Court) to sue Austria. Back during World War II, the Nazis stole six paintings (now worth $150 million) from her uncle which she hopes to recover. The importance of the case lies in the fact that it deals with retroactive application of international immunity laws, that would have (at the time) protected Austria from such a law suit. For most, this isn't the most fascinating of subjects, but I loved reading about it.