International Justice
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Attacks on Nature, Atrocities Against People: The Case for Environmental Harm as a 12th Crime Against Humanity
Addressing the global environmental crisis requires urgent action, and this new treaty offers States an unprecedented opportunity to confront it directly and decisively.

U.S. Sanctions Removal on Mining Magnate Would Set Back Peace and Investment in DR Congo
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.

Balancing the Scales: Survivors’ Needs and Rights and Criminal Accountability in Ukraine
Providing options and support for victims of sexual and gender-based violence can help survivors see themselves as part of a larger movement toward accountability and healing.

A Human Rights Approach to Nuclear Regimes: Lessons from the Legacy of Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands
Acknowledgement and respect for human rights can encourage States, like the Marshall Islands, to join and actively participate in nuclear regimes.

U.N. Commission Finds That Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza: What Does It Mean?
Context for those seeking to understand what it does (and does not) mean for the UN Commission to make a genocide determination.

Using Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Inside the Venezuelan Boat Strike
Applying a new label to an old problem does not transform the problem. Nor does it grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians.

September Could Finally Bring Answers for Northern Ireland Families
This month, Northern Ireland’s courts may deliver long-awaited answers — and perhaps accountability — for survivors and bereaved families of the conflict from 1969 to 1998.

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

لقد نفد الوقت: الجوع الجماعي في غزة والضرورة العالمية الملحّة
تتدهور ظروف معيشة الفلسطينيين في غزة، وقد بدأ تحذير الأمس الصادر عن التصنيف المرحلي المتكامل لمراحل…

The ICC Has Jurisdiction Over Rodrigo Duterte’s Drug War Crimes
A careful look at the language of the Rome Statute and the requirements of early-stage ICC proceedings demonstrate that the case against Duterte should continue.

The Just Security Podcast: Ukraine’s Resistance to Russia’s Invasion — The Other Mobilization
As millions of Ukrainians face the devastation of their communities, volunteers—especially women—have stepped up to support the nation’s survival.

הזמן אזל: הרעבה המונית בעזה וחובתו של העולם
הזמן אזל: הרעבה המונית בעזה וחובתו של העולם