Armed Conflict
Law of Armed Conflict/IHL
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Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine: Impasse, Ploy or Narrow Passage of Hope?
Humanitarian corridors have a long history of assisting civilians in armed conflict, but they are not without serious shortcomings or risks.
Цього недостатньо: тимчасові заходи Європейського суду з прав людини щодо України
Справа України в Європейському суді з прав людини має піти далі і сприяти визнанню прав усіх потерпілих…
Not Far Enough: The European Court of Human Rights’ Interim Measures on Ukraine
International human rights law recognizes the rights of all those victimized by a war of aggression.
З початком роботи МКС, російські солдати мають повернутись додому
Продовження бойових дій та просування російських військ до Києва, незважаючи на рішення Прокурора…
With the Int’l Criminal Court Going In, Russian Soldiers Should Go Home
Former President of the International Criminal Court (2018-2021) writes that Prosecutor's now taking on the case should encourage President Putin to change course.
Ukraine and War Powers: A Legal Explainer
Top expert discusses whether arms and other military assistance to Ukraine would make US party to the conflict, what triggers War Powers Resolution, and role of NATO Article V.
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict, the Black Sea, and the Montreux Convention
What's the significance of Turkey calling the Russia-Ukraine conflict a "war"? The answer lies in a 1936 Convention governing the Turkish Straits.
Ahead of the State of the Union: Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts
The State of the Union Address tomorrow comes at a precarious moment for the U.S. and the world.
Russia’s “Occupation by Proxy” of Eastern Ukraine – Implications Under the Geneva Conventions
All state parties to the Geneva Conventions now have a role to play via enforcing grave breaches regime.
What I Told Congress about U.S. Lethal Strikes
Congress should take steps to end America’s war-based approach to counterterrorism policy.
Clear Error in the Defense Department’s Law of War Manual: On Presumptions of Civilian Status
This article is the first in a new project at Just Security that assesses the U.S. Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual with a goal of providing constructive opportunities…
A Big Step Forward or Running in Place?: The Pentagon’s New Policy on Civilian Casualties
New Pentagon effort to respond to civilian harm is encouraging, but DOD needs to demonstrate leadership, scope the problem correctly, and address the growing credibility gap to…