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How Multilateral Powers Can Still Save the World Order
Imperfect as the postwar order may be, the cost of abandoning it would be far greater than the cost of reinforcing it.

Moving Beyond Recognition Toward Repair for Enslavement
International law needs to move beyond legal recognition of the wrongfulness of chattel enslavement and the trade in enslaved people, toward repair and remedy.

The International Compensation Mechanism for Ukraine: Update on the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission and the Register of Damage for Ukraine
Together, they signal a shift from largely symbolic institution-building to a functional system capable of handling the full scope and scale of Ukraine’s reparations claims.

International Crimes and Human Rights Violations Against Muslims in BJP-Ruled Indian States Require Urgent Action
The international community must redouble efforts to press Indian authorities for accountability in growing violence and rights abuses against Muslims.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

In the U.N.’s Counterterrorism Strategy Review, the Imperative of Global South Civil Society Participation
As the counterterrorism strategy review unfolds, the U.N., member states, and NGOs should take action to deepen civil society’s role, especially from the Global South.

Widespread and Systematic Disappearances in Mexico: An Urgent Call for UN Action Under the Convention on Enforced Disappearances
The UN General Assembly and Mexico have the unique opportunity to ensure full realization of the rights of victims and reduce enforced disappearances. They should take it.

The International Legal Consequences and Imprudence of U.S. Assistance to Kurdish Rebels in Iran
U.S. policies of funding rebel groups to achieve shared strategic objectives while turning a blind eye to ideology and international law has proven to be myopic time and again

Some Questions for Congress About Trump’s Request for Funding for the Board of Peace
Close scrutiny of the administration’s plans for contributions to the Board of Peace is warranted in light of the large dollar amounts involved.

Codifying Forced Marriage in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: From Jurisprudence to Treaty Text
States now have an opportunity to codify forced marriage as a specific violation in a proposed treaty on crimes against humanity.

Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights.

Ukraine’s Long-Term Landmine Problem
April 4th is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It's a sad reminder that it will likely take decades to demine Ukraine.