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A dark shadow strikes Steve Bannon across his face. An obscure figure stands behind him.

What Kind of Guilty Mind is Needed for the Criminal Contempt of Congress Statute?

An expert backgrounder on the Steve Bannon criminal case and the law of what prosecutors need to prove to get a conviction for contempt of Congress.

Russian Landmines in Ukraine: The Most Relevant Treaty

The press has overlooked an important international agreement that prohibits reported Russian use of landmines and booby-traps in Ukraine war.
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Time for the International Community to Get Serious About Protecting Human Rights in Afghanistan

Important essay by Nasir A. Andisha, career diplomat and was Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, and Hamid A. Formuli, was Human Rights Section Head of Afghanistan's Permanent…
Russian soldiers walk along a dirtied street in Mariupol.

Legal Frameworks for Assessing the Use of Starvation in Ukraine

A comprehensive analysis by leading legal expert on starvation and siege warfare, as that law applies to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Focus on Accountability Risks Overshadowing Ukraine’s Reconstruction Needs

"International institutions’ and donors’ interest in accountability, however, must not overshadow the need for reconstruction support that President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian…
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How To Fix the Broken Position of U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

The second successive early departure from the role highlights the need for reform.

How the War in Ukraine Illustrates the Weakness of US Policy Toward Africa

Two UN votes and the energy security-sanctions squeeze exemplify the failed approach to significant players on the international stage.

Звіт ОБСЄ про воєнні злочини в Україні: ключові висновки

Звіт знаменує собою наступний важливий крок на довгому шляху до повного усвідомлення протиправних…

Putin’s Next Play in Ukraine – And How the US and Allies Can Prepare

He may be aiming to score a visible success by the May 9 national holiday marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

The OSCE Report on War Crimes in Ukraine: Key Takeaways

Report analyzes possible violations of IHL and IHRL, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

How International Justice Can Succeed in Ukraine and Beyond

A combination of innovative and long-overdue improvements could help ensure accountability for atrocities in this war and in so many others.
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