International Justice
Highlights:

Thirty Years After the Srebrenica Genocide: Remembrance and the Global Fight Against Denial
The 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide is not only a historical point, but also a marker in an ongoing war against denial -- of that and so many other atrocities.

The Lost Archive: France’s Highest Court Should Follow WWII-Era Rejection of Head of State Immunity
Newly revealed records of European States' criminal indictments of Hitler should shape how courts and tribunals think of the international law on "head of state immunity" for international…

Rethinking ICC Reform: Politics, Legitimacy, and the Perils of Expansion Without Consolidation
States should use the Special Session to reinforce the ICC’s foundations and ensure it can credibly discharge its existing mandate.

The Just Security Podcast: A Ukrainian MP Takes Stock of the NATO Summit and the Prospects for Peace
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko discusses the NATO Summit and the war with Washington Senior Editor Viola Gienger and guest host Lauren Van Metre.

The Just Security Podcast: The Srebrenica Genocide 30 Years On–Remembrance and Prevention in Bosnia and Beyond
Host Viola Gienger is joined by Sead Turcalo, Velma Saric, and Jacqueline Geis to discuss Srebrenica and the impact of genocide denial.

The Just Security Podcast: Unpacking the European Court of Human Rights Decision on Russia’s Violations in Ukraine
Tom Dannenbaum, Rebecca Hamilton, and Ryan Goodman break down the ECHR's judgement in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia.
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It’s Not Too Late for States Parties to Fulfill the Promise of the International Criminal Court: Three Actions They Should Take Now
The ICC might still play a role in walking humanity back from the brink, if States can find the political will to respect and strengthen the work of the Court.

The Trump Administration’s Costly Sidelining of Human Rights in Foreign Policy
The Trump administration’s approach to human rights ignores the real-world downsides and missed opportunities of setting aside human rights as a U.S. foreign policy interest.

American Businesses Still Face International Human Rights Obligations, Even as Oversight Diminishes at Home
Even amid domestic retrenchment of business regulation and oversight, corporations must adhere to internationally recognized human rights responsibilities.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

The Fall and Rise of German Arms Exports to Israel: Questions for the International Court of Justice
Germany’s recent disclosure of military support to Israel raises serious questions about what Germany told the International Court of Justice last year.

A Roadmap for Justice in Iran: An Update from the UN’s Fact-Finding Mission
Leaders of the U.N. Independent Fact-Finding Mission in Iran provide a path for accountability, reparations, and steps for the international community to provide support.

Safeguarding Evidence: The Coalition that Preserved Content from Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom” Protests
Woman, Life, Freedom victims and survivors have been asking the world for help. It is time to amplify their calls and turn these cries for justice into reality.

Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.

Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine: A Collection
Updated: Key words, phrases, and themes appear to express intent to eliminate Ukraine or Ukrainians as a nation-state, people, or culture.

State’s Program for Responding to Civilian Harm Caused by American Weapons Falls Short, But Should Not Be Abandoned
A well-resourced CHIRG could help prevent U.S. arms from being used unlawfully, and offer a credible response to critics of America’s global weapons transfers.

Making Russia Pay: Obtaining Compensation for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in American Courts
US courts may offer avenues for holding Russia accountable for injuries caused by its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, subject to certain limitations.

The Just Security Podcast: Peace Diplomacy and the Russo-Ukraine War
How should we understand the prospects for a sustainable peace in Ukraine amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and continued battlefield uncertainty?