Armed Conflict
Russia-Ukraine
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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.
The Crime of Aggression: Putting Lukashenko and His Senior Officials on Notice
This week, as Russia intensified attacks on civilians in Ukraine, Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko doubled down on his support for Putin’s war of aggression. As Ryan…
Extremist Ideologies and the Roots of Mass Atrocities: Lessons for Ukraine
Mass atrocities consistently depend on justificatory narratives rooted in prevailing ideological worldviews and institutions.
Russian Torture and American (Selective) Memory
"No nation ever has and no nation ever will . . . torture their way to security."
Припиніть говорити «анексовані території»: альтернативи терміну агресора
Кожного дня, коли Україна виганяє російські війська з незаконно окупованої української території,…
Stop Saying “Annexed Territories”: Alternatives to the Bully’s Term
To say Russia has “annexed” a Ukrainian oblast while Ukraine maintains its territorial claim is, in a minor way, to aid Russia in its wrongful act. The clearest description…
The Urgency of Sustaining Momentum in the Fight Against Kleptocracy
It fueled Russia's war on Ukraine. Now it's time for democratic societies to address this challenge for the long haul, including at home.