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Unpacking the Int’l Court of Justice Judgment in South Africa v Israel (Genocide Case)
Unpacking the judgment and placing its specific rulings in context.
Shaming without Naming: The Limits of Anonymous U.S. Visa Sanctions for Accountability
The Biden administration needs to use visa sanctions more transparently if they are to have a serious political impact.
Congress Must Strengthen Oversight on Intelligence Sharing and Civilian Harm
Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.
Early Edition: January 25, 2024
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International Courts as the Last Hope for Humanity
Former President of the International Criminal Court writes about South Africa v Israel case before the International Court of Justice.
A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.
Early Edition: January 24, 2024
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No Longer the Silent Victim: How Ukrainian Prosecutors Are Revitalizing Environmental War Crime Law
Prosecutions for environmental destruction have been notably absent from war crimes trials to date. In Ukraine, this is about to change.
The Law of Relief Action – Is Israel Required to Allow Fuel into Gaza?
Assessment of international law on conditions under which humanitarian relief must be allowed in context of fuel supplies in Israel-Gaza war.
Early Edition: January 23, 2024
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The Democratic Price of Countering Authoritarianism
The US need to contend with China and Russia may obscure the accumulation of risk from many individual tradeoffs.
The Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty Is Overbroad and Falls Short On Human Rights Protection
If adopted, the draft treaty would allow States to undermine human rights protection and security of digital communications.