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The ICC seal on a window at the International Criminal Court Building in The Hague. The windows act as mirrors, reflecting more of the ICC complex across from it.

Toward a Fuller Understanding of the U.S. (and Israeli) Legal Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, Part II

An analysis of the view that the ICC lacks jurisdiction to try Israeli nationals for conduct in the Gaza Strip.
Oct. 15, 2024
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The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Origins, Dynamics, and Future of Conflict in Sudan

The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.
Oct. 11, 2024 , and 4 more
A black and white image of a press conference in the White House on July 01, 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands at a podium to address members of the press. Leaders from various other countries are seated.

Trump’s Record, Rhetoric Suggest Second Term Could Prove Fatal to Nuclear Nonproliferation

US presidents of both parties have agreed for 60 years on the need to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. Trump has signaled he’s not so sure.
Oct. 10, 2024
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (C) accompanied from left, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri, head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division Matt Olsen, takes a question from a reporter

Shattering Illusions: How Cyber Threat Intelligence Augments Legal Action against Russia’s Influence Operations

Recent U.S. Department of Justice actions against Russia's covert influence operations underscores the efficacy of legal countermeasures founded on actionable cyber threat intelligence.…
Oct. 8, 2024
The ICC seal on a window at the International Criminal Court Building in The Hague. The windows act as mirrors, reflecting more of the ICC complex across from it.

Toward a Fuller Understanding of U.S. Legal Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, Part I

An analysis of the view that ICC arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are premature.
Oct. 7, 2024
Smoke billows during an Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Khiam

Beyond Law: Reaffirming the Centrality of Ethics in War

The unmooring of law from ethics has catalyzed the expansion of violence across the Middle East.
Oct. 7, 2024 and
A passport of the so-called “LPR” quasi-state lies on the ground on April 8, 2023 near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Approach to Russian ‘Passportization’ Requires Balancing National Security and Individual Rights

Ukraine must balance its security interests while ensuring respect for international obligation in responding to Russia's "passportization."
Oct. 4, 2024
Several men stand along a street holding signs and wearing black and yellow Proud Boys paraphernalia. The man in the center of the frame wears a black and yellow cap and an American-flag-patterned around his face.

The Threat from Unlawful Private Militias Has Evolved. The Federal Government’s Response Must Evolve Too.

Federal legislation, like the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act, offers a pathway to disrupt unlawful militia activity while safeguarding constitutional rights.
Oct. 4, 2024 and
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-TX) (C) presides over a hearing

US Should Learn from Afghanistan and Vietnam Withdrawals to Better Protect Vulnerable Allies

Congress should learn from Afghanistan and look to historical precedents when pursuing reform for noncombatant evacuation operations.
Oct. 3, 2024
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Threats and Response Options in the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

The latest escalation between Israel and Iran is likely to redefine the region for decades to come.
Oct. 2, 2024
The U.N. Security Council sits in around a large open circular table, with a mural in the background.

The United Nations in Hindsight: Does the Security Council Matter?

It is not written in the cards that international law will fall apart, and that impunity will reign. Rather, peace and its parts, including respect for international law, are an…
Sep. 30, 2024
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The ‘Obligation to Prevent’ in a Future Crimes Against Humanity Convention

Adopting a Crimes against Humanity Convention would significantly strengthen efforts to prevent these crimes and reinforce justice.
Sep. 27, 2024 and
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