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Expert Q&A: Decoding the Treasury Department’s Actions on Iran
How to understand the Treasury Department's sanctions relief for Iran's oil sector, its quick reversal, and what to look for going forward.
Trust, But Verify: Three Grand Jury Reforms to Hold the Government Accountable
Steps should be taken to strengthen grand juries by giving courts and defense counsel more tools to act as a much-needed check on prosecutors.
Effective Interviewing, Not Torture: Lessons from the Méndez Principles Five Years On
The Mendez Principles, drafted to end the use of torture in interrogations, are being implemented variously across regions and institutions.
“Zero Evidence”: How Judges and Grand Juries Have Rejected the Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute
A detailed record of federal courts and grand juries rejecting the Trump administration’s use of subpoenas, search warrants, and indictments.
Merchant Mariners: Unseen in Peacetime and Forgotten in Conflict
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran illustrates how thousands of merchant mariners, so desperately needed globally, increasingly are trapped at sea during times of conflict.
How to Choose Which Military Members to Hold Accountable for Illegal Boat Strikes
A retired judge advocate explains how a future administration could decide who to prosecute for the illegal strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats.
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Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers, Operation Southern Spear, Operation Absolute Resolve
Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.
It Takes More Than Two to Tango: Creating Effective Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
The U.S. needs to lead a new export control regime -- coordinating with its partners and allies -- to constrain China’s ability to produce advanced and foundational chips.
A Path For Middle Powers and a Rules-Based International Order: A Functional Perspective
German scholars argue that from a realpolitik perspective, commitment to international law is essential for States whose power is limited.
Reflections from Today’s Judiciary on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Many actions taken by the current administration echo the grievances laid out in the Declaration of Independence against King George III.
Why Interpol’s Member Nations Should Reject Its New Privileges and Immunities Agreement
The accord would make it easier for autocrats to abuse Interpol’s famous Red Notices and other mechanisms to persecute those seeking refuge abroad from repression at home.
Beyond the Vanishing Point? What the Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure in Armed Conflicts Reveals about the State and the Role of IHL Today
There is a widening gap between international humanitarian law and the realities of civilians affected by armed conflicts.
Northern Ireland’s Racist Violence Has a Familiar Playbook
In Northern Ireland, a horrific crime is being manipulated to justify racist violence and the targeting of migrants.
Key Questions on U.S. Killing Tren de Aragua Leader Inside Venezuela
Does the killing of Tren de Aragua's leader by the U.S. military in Venezuela constitute murder? An extrajudicial killing? What was its purported legal basis?
A Year Later: The Stakes of Ordering Military Personnel to Police American Streets
One year since Trump sent the National Guard to LA, a new report warns military deployments for domestic policing produce escalation, disillusionment, and politicization.
Syria’s Accountability Gap: The Najib Trial and the Case for the ICC
The first criminal trial against a senior Assad regime official comes at a time when Syria’s legal framework remains fragile.
Congress Can Act Now on U.S. DoD Inspector’s Report Revealing Violations of Civilian Harm Policy and Law
A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action.
Shooting Down Civil Aircraft: What International and U.S. Law Say About a Charge in the Raul Castro Indictment
Q&A providing an overview of the legal framework governing shootdowns, including their status under both international and domestic U.S. law