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A picture shows a general view of the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev, near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on February 3, 2023

Israel is Annexing the West Bank. Don’t be Misled by its Gaslighting

Three indicators can show a change in the legal status of a territory, demonstrating de jure annexation, even without a formal declaration. Under this test, Israel is presently…
Feb. 9, 2023 , and 1 more

The US Needs a Strategy for (Human) Security Cooperation

The result is a frequent perception of enabling rights abuses and atrocities committed by foreign military partners.
Feb. 9, 2023 and
Military unmanned aerial vehicle at sunset.

Rephrasing the “Ethical Checklist”: Grappling with Tough Foreign Policy Choices

How can states pursue more ethical, value-based approaches to foreign policy amidst competing priorities and strategic realities?
Feb. 9, 2023
Barbed wire fence

A Big Few Weeks for Guantanamo: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

"It’s been an uncharacteristically Guantanamo-news-filled few weeks – some good, some bad, some ugly. Here’s a quick rundown of recent developments."
Feb. 8, 2023
A sign for Camp Justice in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. Five flags waive from posts.

For 9/11 Families, Plea Deals Are the Only Path Forward

There is more bipartisan consensus than ever before that military commissions have failed to provide justice for 9/11 families. Plea deals are a way out. The only thing standing…
Feb. 7, 2023
Oleksandra Matviichuk stands at a podium and gives a speech at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's winter session

Чому “Гібридний” український трибунал щодо злочину агресії не є відповіддю

(This article is also available in English here. Переклад статті здійснений завдяки Юлії Серединській та Мар’яні Антонович.)…
Feb. 6, 2023
Oleksandra Matviichuk stands at a podium and gives a speech at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's winter session

Why a “Hybrid” Ukrainian Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression Is Not the Answer

(Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут. This article is also available in Ukrainian here.) It is welcome news that the U.K. Government…
Feb. 6, 2023

On Ukraine, Europeans are Doing More Than Many Seem to Think

Data shows the EU and its member countries committed slightly more to Ukraine than the US last year, drawing on respective areas of strength.
Feb. 3, 2023 and

Haiti’s Police Protests Highlight Armed Gangs’ Ties to Government

In January alone, at least 16 officers died and two others are missing. The culprits are armed gangs tied to official corruption.
Feb. 2, 2023
IMAGE: The European Parliament held a plenary session on January 17, 2023 and discussed the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (European Parliament) 

Вид трибуналу грає важливу роль для оцінки імунітетів у Спеціальному трибуналі щодо агресії проти України

Наш аналіз підкреслює, що можливість судити російських високопосадовців за злочин агресії буде…
Feb. 1, 2023 and
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The Just Security Podcast: Two Years After the Myanmar Coup

On the two-year anniversary of the coup, we speak with Akila Radhakrishnan and Angela Mudukuti from the Global Justice Center.
Feb. 1, 2023 , and 2 more
IMAGE: The European Parliament held a plenary session on January 17, 2023 and discussed the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (European Parliament) 

In Evaluating Immunities before a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine, the Type of Tribunal Matters

The ability to try senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression will depend on the specific nature of the tribunal.
Feb. 1, 2023 and
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