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The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime
An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.

The ‘Murky’ Morality of Opposition to US Support for Ukraine: A Response
In his concern for Ukrainian lives, a `realist' remains impervious to Ukrainians’ own interests and ability to assess their options.

Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next
Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.

In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights
One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…

Поступки щодо територій, правопорядку та світового миру: доля міжнародного права спочиває на кордонах України
Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…

Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders
Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.

The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of the Defense Department with Colin Kahl
Just Security’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Tess Bridgeman sat down with Colin Kahl, the former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

Why the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Should Codify Gender Apartheid
The draft Crimes against Humanity treaty has the opportunity to recognize gender-based oppression for what it is: a type of apartheid.

US Policy on Marshall Islands Nuclear Test Compensation Must Change – China Is Watching
The legacy of 67 blasts over a decade, buried nuclear waste and human subject studies creates a moral and strategic imperative.

On Eve of Elections, Polish Democracy is Subverted by Autocratic Media Advantage
Pro-democracy allies and organizations should call out such media capture and other tools of domestic election interference.

Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light
From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.

UN Human Rights Council Should Extend Investigation Commission on Ethiopia
Only a neutral body like the ICHREE can conduct a comprehensive investigation into the atrocities in Tigray and other conflicts in Ethiopia. Ending its mandate risks complicity…