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The flag of Ukraine flies in front of the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on August 24, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Unforced Error: Article 124 and the Regrettable Caveat to Ukraine’s Proposed Ratification of the ICC Statute

Invoking an exception to the ICC's jurisdiction would not only be a regression from Ukraine's otherwise commendable engagement with international law, it would also contradict…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko (R)

Pay Attention to Belarus

Internal repression -- more than 1,400 political prisoners -- extends outward, too, as dictator Alexander Lukashenka's threatens US and EU security with hybrid ops and nuclear…
National Bank of Ukraine building traces its roots to the State Bank of Russia. Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images.

Making Russia Pay to Strengthen Ukraine

Collective countermeasures are the effective legal mechanism for Ukraine to restore some balance vis-à-vis Russia.
NATO leaders are seated at desks in a large circle with additional desk seating behind them for other attendees, all under a large lighted disk above them and the number 75 in large figures behind them to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary.

After the NATO Summit, Allies Need to Step Up Their Game on Ukraine, Russia, and China

The Alliance made significant progress in some areas, but has lots of work to do going forward to meet the challenges on its doorstep.

The Undesirable Journey of Vladimir Kara-Murza: Challenging Russia’s Repression

His case and the cause of freedom he pursues highlight the need for greater efforts by Russian civil society and the international community.

At the NATO Summit, Strategy and Politics in Play

The agenda has more than the usual weight attached to it while war rages in Europe and amid the US political dynamic.
A crowd gathers protesting and holding a variety of signs in Slovak, including the Slovakian flag.

As Prime Minister Recovers from Assassination Attempt, Slovakia’s Democracy Is in the Crosshairs

The shocking attack should spur a stock-taking by Slovaks and the EU to reverse the country's rapid slide toward autocracy.

Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes

The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.
A cellphone is held in front of a computer screen displaying multiple videos of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the word "Real" featured under videos on the lefthand side and "Fake" featured on the right. The phone displays a tweet from a META official declaring that deepfaked videos of the Zelenskyy were identified and taken down.

Truth, Trust, and AI: Justice and Accountability for International Crimes in the Era of Digital Deception

The emergence of deepfakes and synthetic media have called into question the authenticity of user-generated evidence in legal proceedings.
People stand in line waiting for water.

Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Imperil Healthcare Access

Services required for the survival of Ukraine’s civilian population – like healthcare – are affected by attacks on energy infrastructure.
The European Commission headquarters building is shown lit in yellow on the bottom half and blue on the top half.

International Enough? A Council of Europe Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression

To overcome personal immunities, a proposed Ukraine-CoE special tribunal must act on behalf of the international community as a whole.

Xi’s Visit and a New Poll: The Geopolitical Contest for the Western Balkans

Failure by the EU and the US to present a cohesive, compelling vision risks further entrenching the influence of China and Russia.
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