Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

A comprehensive analysis by leading legal expert on starvation and siege warfare, as that law applies to Russia's war in Ukraine.

"Neglecting past cases would be a grave mistake that could damage the credibility of an otherwise promising process."

Report analyzes possible violations of IHL and IHRL, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Given constitutional constraints on retroactive changes to criminal laws, every day Congress fails to act is another day it affords war criminals impunity.

Michael Matheson reflects on his testimony on behalf of the administration in 1996 proposing the reforms Congress is contemplating today.

A treaty between Ukraine and the UN General Assembly best avoids legal pitfalls under Ukrainian and international law.

This article is also available in English here. Олександр Комаров і Уна Хетеуей В той час як Росія продовжує вести жахливу…

As clear as it is that information has become a central weapon in this war, and as much harm as some kinds of information can do, this statement may for be less worrisome than…

"For future war crime investigations, it is important to treat these sites as crime scenes and take steps to protect and secure them."

The U.S. position on the International Criminal Court has created confusion. Here are key facts for journalists who need to press Biden administration officials on the U.S. position…

"Для майбутніх розслідувань воєнних злочинів важливо розглядати такі місця як місця скоєння злочинів…