Foreword

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Abstract

FOREWORD

Francisco T. Quintana

The staff of the Washington International Law Journal proudly present the first installment of Volume 35. Formerly published as the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal, the Journal was historically defined by legal and policy issues within the Pacific Rim region. Since Volume 24, the Journal has expanded its scholarly scope and now publishes articles addressing international, foreign, and comparative law from across the globe. This year also marks a significant operational milestone with the launch of the Washington International Law Blog, which provides a platform for legal academics worldwide to publish condensed versions of their work for broader public engagement.

Volume 35, Issue 1 presents readers with scholarship interrogating contemporary questions of international and comparative law from across the globe. The issue begins with Olusola B. Adegbite’s examination of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through the lens of international law, analyzing its legal implications and impact on the rules-based international order. Next, Jiefeng Lu analyzes the practical challenges of litigating workplace sexual harassment in China and proposes reforms to improve access to just and effective remedies. The issue continues with Jefferson Ting’s reflection on the legal role of citizenship in the historical and constitutional development of Malaysia as a sovereign state. Ruifeng Song then explores China’s allocation of data protection duties, offering insight into the structure and logic of its regulatory framework. Finally, Jerry I.H. Hsiao evaluates Taiwan’s emerging approach to artificial intelligence governance through its proposed Basic Law on Artificial Intelligence and future regulatory strategies, providing an external perspective on how governments are confronting AI development.

The Washington International Law Journal relies on the generous support of scholars, donors, and the University of Washington to publish legal scholarship at the forefront of international law. On behalf of Volume 35’s Executive Board, I would like to thank Professor Zang for his continued dedication to the journal, as well as our Board of Directors for their meaningful guidance at every step.

I also wish to recognize the commitment and professionalism of the Washington International Law Journaleditorial staff, whose efforts sustain the Journal’s standards of excellence. I am especially grateful to my colleagues on the Executive Board—Vivian Hernández, Patrick Mahoney, Omar Sethi, Jasmin Bolte, Claire Mullin, Jeffrey Hayden, David Song, Samuel Hagshenas, and Petar Jeknic—whose leadership, judgment, and steady collaboration were essential to bringing the Journal’s vision to fruition.

With deep appreciation for the scholarship contained herein, we are honored to present Volume 35, Issue 1.

Francisco Quintana is the Editor-in-Chief of the Washington International Law Journal. As of January 2026, he is a third-year student at the University of Washington School of Law. He dedicates his work in this role, with deep gratitude, to his family, friends, and mentors, especially his parents, godmother, and best friend Niko.

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vi

Recommended Citation

Foreword, Foreword, 35 Wash. Int’l L.J. vi (2026).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/wilj/vol35/iss1/2