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The legal questions raised by these removals ultimately extend far beyond the careers of the officers involved.

China's intrusive military, economic, and diplomatic aid to Russia, Iran, and others spreads autocratic practices such as secrecy, censorship, surveillance, and corruption.

The tribunal to prosecute Russia's crime of aggression seeks to close one of the most enduring gaps in international criminal law and strengthen the U.N. Charter.

A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action.

Ukraine is rewriting the rules of air power, replacing stockpiles of weapons as key factors in warfare with quantity, speed, and the ability to learn faster than the enemy.

The Trump administration's proposed $1.45 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027 comes up short in three key ways for U.S. security in the Indo-Pacific.

Q&A providing an overview of the legal framework governing shootdowns, including their status under both international and domestic U.S. law

If no one acts, U.S. crimes in the Caribbean and Pacific will embolden other bad actors and encourage more violations of international law.

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.

This Memorial Day, to honor the memory of those who gave their lives in war, Americans should consider how to help mold a more peaceful future at home and abroad.

Experts unpack the international law implications of recent incursions of Ukrainian drones into the airspace of Baltic countries due to Russian electronic warfare tactics.