Armed Conflict
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Could It Happen Here?: The Holocaust and Atrocities in the 21st Century
(Editor’s note: This article is published as part of our ongoing coverage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read related content here.) As for many, last month’s…
Israel is Annexing the West Bank. Don’t be Misled by its Gaslighting
Three indicators can show a change in the legal status of a territory, demonstrating de jure annexation, even without a formal declaration. Under this test, Israel is presently…
The US Needs a Strategy for (Human) Security Cooperation
The result is a frequent perception of enabling rights abuses and atrocities committed by foreign military partners.
Rephrasing the “Ethical Checklist”: Grappling with Tough Foreign Policy Choices
How can states pursue more ethical, value-based approaches to foreign policy amidst competing priorities and strategic realities?
In Evaluating Immunities before a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine, the Type of Tribunal Matters
The ability to try senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression will depend on the specific nature of the tribunal.
Permanently Winding Down the War on Terror Requires Greater Transparency
Increased transparency is needed to ensure the United States makes a definitive turn away from endless war.
The Ukraine War and the Crime of Aggression: How to Fill the Gaps in the International Legal System
An expert analysis of the diplomatic and legal options for creating a tribunal for the crime of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine.
The Just Security Podcast: Closing the War Crimes Impunity Gap
Biden recently signed the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act, fixing loopholes that allowed alleged war criminals to escape prosecution.
Poland’s Position on International Law and Cyber Operations: Sovereignty and Third-Party Countermeasures
Poland's positions push the discussion forward on contested areas of law.
Toward an Interim Prosecutor’s Office in The Hague for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine
A discussion of the diplomatic effort to create an Interim Prosecutor's Office in The Hague for the crime of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine.
Closing the Impunity Gap for War Crimes
The Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act will increase accountability prospects for atrocity crimes within the U.S. judicial system.
Investigating (Mis)conduct in War is Already Difficult: Will the use of Military AI Make it Harder?
While AI could strengthen some aspects of wartime investigations, it also presents significant challenges around assessing collected evidence.