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Digital Tech Companies in War: What is the Law? What are the Risks?

Tech companies need to be familiar with IHL to protect their employees, properties, and surrounding civilians during armed conflict.
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Syrian Torture Victims Deserve a Hearing Before the ICJ

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court. 
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Where Is the ICC Prosecutor?

The silence emanating from the Prosecutor of the International Court, Karim Khan, on the Israel-Gaza violence is growing louder by the hour.

The ‘Murky’ Morality of Opposition to US Support for Ukraine: A Response

In his concern for Ukrainian lives, a `realist' remains impervious to Ukrainians’ own interests and ability to assess their options.

Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next

Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.

US Policy on Marshall Islands Nuclear Test Compensation Must Change – China Is Watching

The legacy of 67 blasts over a decade, buried nuclear waste and human subject studies creates a moral and strategic imperative.
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AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations

The most immediate threat is not the “AI apocalypse” – where machines take over the world – but humans leveraging AI to establish new patterns of violence and domination…
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The Future Battlefield: Governed by International Law or Kriegsraison?

Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.

Ethiopia’s Conflict Is Spreading, But UN Human Rights Council May End Expert Investigation Anyway

EU presses to let mandate end despite commission finding that “past and current abuses in these four regions demand further investigation.”
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Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights

The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.
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How to Get Away With Crimes Against Humanity: The Statutory Gap in US Law

Congress can bring justice for victims of crimes against humanity by passing a statute with universal jurisdiction.
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The Just Security Podcast: A New Standard for Evidence of Civilian Harm?

Joining the show to discuss the Baghdadi raid and the U.S. response to claims of civilian harm are Airwars Director Emily Tripp and Conflict Researcher Anna Zahn.
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