Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

Ukrainians are fighting a war for the US and NATO that the alliance cannot afford to lose to a dictator in the Kremlin.

Identifying how the DoD's Law of War Manual could be improved in its methodological approach to sources of international law.

The involvement of U.S. armed forces in hostilities in this tinderbox—without congressional authorization—should spur the legislative branch into action, including to enact…

With news that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants in relation to the situation in Palestine, read the latest in our symposium to provide legal and policy…

How the International Court of Justice will consider South Africa's application under the Genocide Convention against Israel, the expected timing, and the potential results and…

The South African application to the International Court of Justice "provides lessons for how some strategies may be well intended, but the measures chosen can undermine efforts…

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?

Former Obama officials write: If the White House is serious about protecting Gaza’s civilians, they need to do more than urge that Israel adhere to the law. They must make clear…

All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

A close analysis of Israeli government statements on “proportionality” and civilian harm.

Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.

Israel’s expanded use of AI in the war in Gaza may partially explain widespread civilian harm.