International Justice

If the story about atrocity prevention could be reframed so as to categorize it as a “hard” national security objective, it might be possible to help move the issue of atrocity…

Developing such a list of individuals would signal to survivors some measure of recognition of the atrocities they have suffered.

What does it mean for a State to apologize for its harmful policies, violations, or mistakes? What distinguishes a genuine apology from a hollow one? An analysis and catalogue…

A full reckoning with ISIS' exploitation requires overcoming politics to understand when someone might be at once a victim and a perpetrator.

On Feb. 5, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber ruled that the ICC has jurisdiction over the Palestine situation. Here's why the apparently narrow and formalistic ruling offers hope for decolonizing…

The government has failed in its international obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes, and has promoted alleged war criminals to high levels.

The Human Rights Council should build on the documentation and advocacy NGOs have done over the years to encourage accountability for gross violations.

Their experience shows that overdue answers--and justice for all victims--requires international action to break the seal that protects the military.

International courts are inherently expressive: they provide a platform for a multitude of narratives. But recently, some prosecutorial narratives have begun to dominate in International…

Twelve years of failed justice must trigger an honest debate on the ability of these mechanisms to prevent violations and deal with historical atrocities.

The UK Supreme Court overlooked the critical and badly under-examined fact that Begum may be a victim of child marriage and human trafficking.

The biggest winners of a weakened international justice system are the many authoritarian and dictatorial leaders in the world.