Jim Friedberg

Jim Friedberg is a Professor at the College of Law, West Virginia University, specializing in international law with a focus on geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and democratic processes like Brexit. His research critically examines topics such as Israeli-Palestinian relations, territorial disputes in Gibraltar, and the legal implications of democratic transitions.

Friedberg's work spans international law, human rights, and political science, emphasizing the analysis of democratic legitimacy in referendums and the complexities of territorial sovereignty. His recent scholarship investigates the misrepresentation of democratic will in Brexit and the legal challenges surrounding Israel's settlements in the West Bank.

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on legal critiques of international conflicts and democratic mechanisms, with recent articles in the University of Bologna Law Review and Minnesota Journal of International Law.