Sanctions

The US, Russia, and other world powers have avenues both to halt the current situation and to pursue justice and accountability.

Are they meaningful if condemnation is followed blithely by economic engagement with the same actors who committed the violations?

"While U.S. states and localities may not enter into binding agreements with other nations or act contrary to federal law or policy according to legal precedent, U.S. states and…

The policy has been largely ad hoc. Success requires strong, coordinated messaging, sanctions, accountability steps, and other measures.

Freedom of expression is protected in international law, because, without it, democracy and the rule of law wither away. A free press is a vital aspect.

Only when the parties see that their financial interests are in jeopardy will they be willing to seriously negotiate.

International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.

"[T]he Court determined that it could not order the United States to unfreeze nearly $1.75 billion in Iranian central bank assets but obligated the United States to compensate…

To explain the M23 conflict, and what the United States can do to pressure Rwanda to withdraw, we have Daniel Levine-Spound and Ari Tolany.

Seizure of Russian assets poses risks to the possibility, legitimacy, and international acceptance of an ultimate post-conflict settlement.

"It is not in the U.S. national security interest for export controls to increase loss of life in Syria by preventing the supply of disaster relief equipment at a time of crisis."

Congress needs to pass legislation to expand vital protections for NGOs delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance.