Armed Conflict
Just Security’s expert authors provide analysis on the legal, policy, and strategic dimensions of armed conflict, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, counterterrorism operations, conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, and other armed conflicts across the globe, with a focus on international humanitarian law, war crimes and accountability, mitigating and remedying civilian harm, and the humanitarian impacts of warfare.
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On Double Jeopardy, the ICC, and the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
The special tribunal would be able to try for the crime of aggression any person who the ICC has finally tried for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Про подвійне притягнення до відповідальності, МКС та Спеціальний трибунал щодо злочину агресії
Спеціальний трибунал зможе судити за злочин агресії будь-яку особу, яку МКС нарешті судив за жорстокі…
Revisiting International Law in the Gaza Context
When it comes to the laws of war, a substantial number of commentators can play the notes but not the music. This essay examines the Hamas-Israel War in light of this ever-evolving…
South Africa vs. Israel at the International Court of Justice: A Battle Over Issue-Framing and the Request to Suspend the War
A detailed account of the oral arguments and how they may shape the ICJ's decision.
The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It
Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.
How the International Court of Justice Should Stop the War in Gaza
"The Court may benefit from alternatives to consider."
15 Years Later, Sri Lanka Continues to Deny Justice to Murdered Journalist
Lasantha’s murder, and the government’s failure to meaningfully investigate it, is a potent illustration of the importance and necessity of holding the perpetrators of crimes…
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 8-12)
The latest on the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law at the United Nations.
Success or Failure in Ukraine?
Ukrainians are fighting a war for the US and NATO that the alliance cannot afford to lose to a dictator in the Kremlin.
Успіх чи невдача в Україні?
Україна, США та НАТО не можуть дозволити собі програти цю війну диктатору в Кремлі.
Риторика Росії проти України, спрямована на винищення: підбірка
Ця збірка зосереджена на ключових словах, фразах та/або темах, які виражають намір російського уряду…
Another Lost Year on Guantanamo
Guantanamo continues to cause profound damage both inside and outside of its walls. The steps to close the facility are there for the taking.