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How Russia is Using Online Video Games to Promote the War in Ukraine
Russia's exploitation of online gaming demonstrates that virtual battlefields have a bearing on real ones.

What You Need to Know: International Humanitarian Law and Russia’s Termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Following Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, what does IHL have to say on food security, Russia's attacks on Ukrainian food export infrastructure, and the…

The Just Security Podcast: Potential Rwandan Aggression Against the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Accountability for the crime of aggression matters because acts of aggression can lead to other grave crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A Significant New Step in the Creation of An International Compensation Mechanism for Ukraine
In establishing a Register of Damages, the Council of Europe has taken a momentous step in the effort to create an international claims commission for Ukraine.

Joint Symposium on U.S. Cooperation with the International Criminal Court’s Ukraine Investigation
A Joint Symposium with Articles of War on U.S. cooperation with the International Criminal Court’s Ukraine investigation

U.S. Cluster Munition Transfer to Ukraine Ignores History of Civilian Harm
Rather than revert to the era when the U.S. last used cluster munitions, the U.S. and Ukraine, as well as Russia, should cease transfer and use of cluster munitions to protect…

The Just Security Podcast: Recapping the NATO Summit
To discuss this week's NATO Summit, its implications, and what to watch for next we have Ambassador Daniel Fried.

Is the Pentagon Relenting?: A Close Study of Opposition to the Int’l Criminal Court’s Ukraine Investigation
This chronology shows selected developments on the issue of U.S. support to the ICC’s Ukraine investigation. The Defense Department's objection appears to stand in the way of…

At the NATO Summit, Do the Right Thing for Ukraine’s — and Democracy’s — Future
The when and how of Ukraine’s Alliance membership is yet to be determined, but the "whether" should be settled in Vilnius – firmly this time.

На саміті НАТО, робіть правильні речі для майбутнього України та демократії
Коли і як України стане членкинею НАТО ще належить детально визначити, однак питання про те, чи станеться…

How Does Putin’s Response to Prigozhin’s Mutiny Change the Threat from Russia?
The U.S. government is likely reassessing Russia's stability and predictability, which are clearly diminished coming out of this episode.

Why President Biden Should Not Transfer Prohibited Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine would be escalatory, counterproductive, and only further increase the dangers to civilians caught in combat zones and those who will, someday,…