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Lieber at Sand Creek: A New Critical Reinterpretation of the Laws of War
Lieber’s Code reflected and reproduced a virulent thread in the law of nations that preceded him by centuries and continues today.
Early Edition: March 3, 2023
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Can Aid or Assistance Be a Use of Force?: Expert Q&A from Stockton Center’s Russia-Ukraine Conference
Some States are likely engaging in force by virtue of the quantity and quality of the support they are providing to Ukraine. Those activities are lawful as actions taken in the…
Early Edition: March 2, 2023
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Lessons From a Year of War in Ukraine
Learning the right lessons from the first year of war will be important as the world looks to restore peace and cope with Russia's choices.
Early Edition: March 1, 2023
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Starting Bell Rings for U.N. Counterterrorism Negotiations with Big Questions Unanswered
Yesterday, United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General António Guterres released the biannual report on the “Activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations…
Early Edition: February 28, 2023
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As Secretary Blinken Arrives, Political Prisoners Wait for the `New Kazakhstan’
A political opponent whose husband is jailed says the US enables President Tokayev's repression and buys his empty promises of reform.
Video: January 6th Investigators Speak About Ongoing Threats of Violent Extremism
Six former January 6th House Select Committee investigators discuss what they learned, and how Americans should think about threats of political violence moving forward.
Dutch Court, Applying IHL, Delivers Civil Judgment for Victims of 2007 Afghanistan Attack
"Ideally, a judgment like that in the Chora case can provide, in addition to justice for the plaintiffs, a constructive effect towards a better functioning of the military consistent…
Early Edition: February 27, 2023
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