Armed Conflict • International Law
Use of Force
943 Articles
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.
DeSantis Campaign’s Border Proposal Raises Separation of Powers Concerns
Florida governor and U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has proposed action that would flout constitutional and statutory limits.
Le monde réagira-t-il à une possible agression de la République démocratique du Congo par le Rwanda?
La communauté internationale devrait répondre avec urgence à l'agression potentielle par le Rwanda envers la RDC.
Will the World Respond to Potential Rwandan Aggression Against the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The international community should respond to potential Rwandan aggression against the Democratic Republic of Congo with urgency.
The Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare Facilitates Interoperability
The Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare seeks to lay out the complex and at times overlapping legal frameworks around war at sea. Its aim is to prepare for and deter war…
The Brussels Declaration: Russian International and Human Rights Lawyers’ Statement on Accountability
A statement by Russian lawyers, scholars and advocates. "They strongly hope that their unified voice will be heard."
Bad for the Goose, Bad for the Gander: Drone Attacks in Russia Underscore Broader Risks
Recent drone attacks in Russia highlight legal and policy risks that must be weighed carefully.
The Outer Space Treaty and Promoting Responsible Use of Space
States should continue to work on confidence building measures in outer space and should ban anti-satellite tests, which are harmful to humankind.
The Lithuanian Case for an International Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine
Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Justice writes about the U.S. approach to creating a tribunal compared to the model supported by Lithuania and others.
Death by Drones: Does the Pentagon Always Know Who it is Killing?
As U.S. officials grapple with the fallout from the latest drone strike, Congress and senior administration officials should demand answers.