Atrocities

An eight-point statement signed by 270 international law scholars demonstrates a convergence of views on Gaza and international law.

Sharaa must pursue accountability for both perpetrators of violence against Syrian minorities since Assad's fall, and against former Assad officials complicit in war crimes.

Drones are rapidly changing war. Without urgent, collective action, their use will lead to greater civilian harm in conflicts.

The ceasefire in Gaza faces many challenges and is currently threatened by serious violations. What can we learn from the experience of ceasefires elsewhere?

Addressing the global environmental crisis requires urgent action, and this new treaty offers States an unprecedented opportunity to confront it directly and decisively.

The Trump administration and Congress can end the cycle of looting, smuggling, and violent extraction of raw materials from the DRC and provide a better footing for peace.

Acknowledgement and respect for human rights can encourage States, like the Marshall Islands, to join and actively participate in nuclear regimes.

Context for those seeking to understand what it does (and does not) mean for the UN Commission to make a genocide determination.

When women are walked to their deaths with the world watching, international law must offer more than words. It must deliver protection with power.

The clock may seem to tick at the same rate for everyone, but its rhythm is felt differently under the weight of the Taliban's draconian rule.

The ongoing struggle of Afghanistan’s exiled democratic movement is a vital bulwark against a rising tide of authoritarianism and extremism.

An upcoming UNSC review is a good chance for States to reflect on what is needed in implementing the Council's counterterrorism work.