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Syrian Torture Victims Deserve a Hearing Before the ICJ

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court. 
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States Have an Opportunity to Lead on a Torture-Free Trade Treaty

At the global level, no legally binding agreement governs the production of and trade in law enforcement equipment. A new report by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture recommends…
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Gender Equality at the 78th UN General Assembly: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead

The 78th UN General Assembly demonstrated challenges in finding global consensus on gender equality goals.
Rockets fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza City, are intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome defence missile system

Where Is the ICC Prosecutor?

The silence emanating from the Prosecutor of the International Court, Karim Khan, on the Israel-Gaza violence is growing louder by the hour.

The ‘Murky’ Morality of Opposition to US Support for Ukraine: A Response

In his concern for Ukrainian lives, a `realist' remains impervious to Ukrainians’ own interests and ability to assess their options.

Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next

Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.
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In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights

One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…
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Поступки щодо територій, правопорядку та світового миру: доля міжнародного права спочиває на кордонах України

Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…
Ukrainian servicemen walk near a village

Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders

Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.

Why the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Should Codify Gender Apartheid

The draft Crimes against Humanity treaty has the opportunity to recognize gender-based oppression for what it is: a type of apartheid.

US Policy on Marshall Islands Nuclear Test Compensation Must Change – China Is Watching

The legacy of 67 blasts over a decade, buried nuclear waste and human subject studies creates a moral and strategic imperative.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Key Takeaways from September 28 House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on AUMF Reform

The HFAC hearing clarified the shallowness of the Biden administration’s conception of AUMF reform, divisions between the political branches and within the House, and the risks…
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