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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.
Congress Passes Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Congress passed a bill to prosecute alleged war criminals in the U.S. – regardless of the nationality of the perpetrator or the victim.
Time Is On Ukraine’s Side, Not Russia’s
Erroneous assumptions mask evidence that Putin's maximalist goals in the war are becoming less attainable by the day.
Dutch Court, in Life Sentences: Russia Had “Overall Control” of Forces in Eastern Ukraine Downing of Flight MH17
The finding was part of the guilty verdicts against 3 commanders of Russian-backed forces in the 2014 shootdown of the civilian airliner.
Incremental Progress on Civilian Harm in the FY2023 National Defense Bill
The NDAA includes much-needed measures to prevent and respond to civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations abroad.
Missed Opportunities and Minor Progress: The FY 2023 National Defense Bill and War Powers
One big disappointing omission and otherwise a mixed bag from the standpoint of winding down the United States’ forever wars -- despite leaders of both parties having proclaimed…
The U.N. Fact-Finding Mission: An Accountability Turn for Iran?
The creation of the first U.N. fact-finding mission on Iran signals that the world will not stand silent in the face of egregious human rights abuses.
Just Security Experts Give Address at Int’l Criminal Court’s Assembly of State Parties Side Event
Our experts make the case for reforming the jurisdiction of the ICC to directly address the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine.
New Suit Against Liberia at ECOWAS Court of Justice Seeks Accountability for Civil War-Era Massacre
"We have asked the ECOWAS Court to order that Liberia fulfill its obligations in support of ongoing accountability efforts -- which, advocates agree, should include the establishment…