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Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Fight Can Overcome US Skeptics
Amid likely GOP control of the House, strong steps would help Ukraine get the assistance it needs, while advancing reforms and EU accession.

The Law of Treaties in Wartime: The Case of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
The law of treaties can play a constructive role in stabilizing global crises in the face of the most difficult of circumstances: an armed conflict raging between two of the treaty’s…

Війна Путіна проти України та ризики поспішного ведення переговорів
У цьому контексті дивними здається час активних – і потенційно небезпечних – закликів до Заходу…

Putin’s War Against Ukraine and the Risks of Rushing to Negotiations
Intensified calls for the West to initiate talks on essentially his terms seem oddly timed – and potentially dangerous.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine (Part VI): On the Non-Applicability of Personal Immunities
The International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) is clear that personal immunities do not bar prosecution before certain international courts and tribunals.

Just Security Podcast: Getting Into Putin’s Head
This year, the war in Ukraine has dominated news headlines and been on everyone’s mind. At the heart of it is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who began his career as a spy…

UN Efforts on Ukraine, However Imperfect, Highlight Importance of International Cooperation
"[E]ven as the international community comes to grips with the U.N.’s limitations, the war in Ukraine demonstrates that we must not lose sight of its potential."

The Case for the International Crime of Domicide
"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…

Why We Need the Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act Now
"The ATSCA, while not a panacea, would revive one important tool for protecting human rights. It deserves the attention of the Senate Judiciary Committee now."

Forging a Cooperative Relationship Between International Criminal Court and a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine
Cooperation between the ICC and a potential STCoA is possible and both courts could achieve their missions to promote accountability.

Налагодження співпраці між МКС і Спеціальним трибуналом переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України
У цій статті я пояснюю, чому запропонований нами STCoA має бути засобом співпраці, а не конкуренції…

Addressing Putin’s Nuclear Threat: Thinking Like the Cold War KGB Officer That He Was
To assess if he will resort to such weapons, a former CIA officer considers three fundamentals that may guide the Russian leader's decisions.