Armed Conflict
Law of Armed Conflict/IHL
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Neutrality in Humanitarian Actions Means Talking to All Parties to a Conflict
Criticism of ICRC's diplomacy with Russia misunderstands the role of humanitarian actors.
Ukraine May Mark a Turning Point in Documenting War Crimes
Hendrix's interviews foreground local Ukraine researchers who have been documenting Russian war crimes over many years before now.
Как Советский Союз помог установить преступление агрессивной войны
"Что не всегда признается, так это жизненно важная роль, которую Россия, или, точнее, Советский Союз,…
Introduction to Symposium: Still at War – Where and Why the United States is Fighting the “War on Terror”
As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.
Як Міністерство юстиції може переслідувати росіян за воєнні злочини і як Конгрес може розширити свої повноваження
"Ця реформа давно назріла і включає зміни, які раніше заохочували Міністерство оборони та Державний…
How DOJ Could Prosecute Russians for War Crimes, and How Congress Can Expand Its Remit
"This reform is long overdue and includes amendments previously encouraged by the Department of Defense and Department of State."
Russia’s Use of Cluster Munitions and Other Explosive Weapons Shows Need for Stronger Civilian Protections
"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."
Why China Giving Military Assistance to Russia Would Violate International Law
Editor's note: This article is also available at Just Security in Chinese.
The Leadership Clause in the Crime of Aggression and Its Customary International Law Status
(Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут.) Recent events in Ukraine have rekindled the interest to prosecute state leaders for the…
Model Indictment for Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine: Prosecutor v. President Vladimir Putin
The indictment represents the type of document international war crimes prosecutors or national prosecutors could file before an international or national court.
How the Soviet Union Helped Establish the Crime of Aggressive War
Drawing from her book, historian Francine Hirsch explains in detail "the vital role that Russia, or more accurately the Soviet Union, played in establishing this postwar system…
Гуманітарні коридори в Україні: глухий кут, підступна витівка чи вузький промінь надії?
Чи є обіцянка гуманітарного коридору цинічною витівкою, чи дає надію?