Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

In armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and climate-induced disasters, older people often suffer disproportionately. First in a series.

The right of self-defense does not permit a disproportionate loss of civilian life, writes Professor Adil Haque in this essay on what U.N. Member States can say.

"Conversations of this nature are useless if their participants fail to acknowledge their differences of opinion about underlying assumptions."

International law is critical to survival in Israel and Palestine.

The U.N. General Assembly's upcoming emergency special session is a critical time to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Notions of what constitutes signaling and intent must evolve with AI if states are to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences.

For the over 2 million civilians in Gaza, Israel's "complete" siege has created dire humanitarian conditions.

Top expert analyzes IDF directive for civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate.

Resolving AI challenges requires global cooperation - or waiting for a crisis that brings the need for multilateralism into sharper focus.

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.

Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.

With the "Pinochet Precedent," the principle of universal jurisdiction can provide justice for victims of other dictatorial regimes.