Civilian Harm

The Court ordered Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, in full cooperation with the United Nations, including by opening new land crossing points.

Famine is getting underway in Gaza. The window to “avert” it has closed, and the focus must now pivot to containing the damage. As prospects for an enduring cease-fire remain…

Different models for a single residual mechanism would come with different levels of responsibility for future prosecutions.

Use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare demands accountability. The question in Sudan is how best to pursue it. In the meantime, the key imperative is for all of…

A single residual mechanism would need to consider legal political and administrative questions in order to succeed.

The Biden administration may be tempted to step in as Russia fails to protect Armenians, but it should exercise caution in its assistance.

A single residual mechanism could consolidate the tasks of ad hoc and hybrid tribunals after their prosecutorial mandates conclude.

A single residual mechanism could succeed international ad hoc and hybrid criminal tribunals, bringing challenges and potential benefits.

What can Israel do to better protect civilians in war? A leading expert on civilian harm sheds light on the issue.

Taiwan is not the only country where a funding delay threatens to undermine U.S. strategy in the Pacific. As the United States seeks to outcompete China, part of the contest is…

The mission serves as an important precedent for others, so the international community must provide funding as a gesture of respect.

A critical assessment of the U.S. DoD Law of War Manual's approach to membership status in non-State armed groups.