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Doubts Concerning America’s Reliability Should Not Lead to a European Nuclear Deterrent
Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.
Negotiations at Gunpoint: Does U.S. Pressure on Ukraine for a Minerals Deal Amount to Unlawfully Procuring a Treaty by Use of Force?
Coercion leveraged by the U.S. to secure Ukrainian mineral resources could be deemed use of force, rendering any resulting treaty void.
The Netherlands Apologizes for Involvement in Hawija Airstrike and Lays Out Further Reforms
The Dutch Cabinet's release of a list of commitments on mitigating civilian harm is a major step forward for transparency.
Balancing State Security and Peace and Security in Outer Space: What Role for International Law on the Use of Force?
Understanding jus ad bellum necessity and proportionality is crucial to addressing concerns regarding the weaponization of outer space.
A Way Out of the DRC’s Proxy War
Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.
Upending the International Order: Why Undermining the UN Charter and US Defense Commitments is Self-Defeating
The President should understand that bellicose threats and unreliability as an ally may leave the United States poorer and more vulnerable on his watch and will frustrate his nuclear…
What to Read on the Alien Enemies Act
A list of Just Security's expert analysis on the Trump administration's reported plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act.
Israel’s Pager Operation: Not an Indiscriminate Attack But a Strategic Success
Israel's pager operation was not an indiscriminate attack. It was a strategic operation that achieved its objective.
Veterans Can’t Sit This One Out
Veteran Services Organizations and veterans should be leading the charge to defend our constitutional system
Trump’s Russia Reset Is Real — Here’s How Europe Should Respond
Trump has inverted the U.S. approach to Russia and Europe. European leaders must aid Ukraine and take ownership of their own security.
Countering Russian Lawfare and Gray Zone Operations
Using international venues to confront Russian malign efforts is key to effectively calling out illegitimate and illegal Russian activities.
Ukrainian and International Legal Scholars Reflect on Ukraine, Three Years On
Reflections from Ukrainian and international legal scholars following the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.