Recent Articles
The Prohibition on Indiscriminate Attacks: The US Position vs. the DoD Law of War Manual
Timely analysis especially given recent U.S. government condemnations of Russia's indiscriminate attacks in Ukraine.
The Beginning of the End for Criminal Defamation in the Americas? The El Universo Case
The judgment strengthens media freedom by repudiating a historic legal tool to stifle dissent and flagging the need for legislative measures.
Early Edition: May 3, 2022
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¿El principio del fin de la difamación penal en las Américas? El caso de El Universo
El fallo del Tribunal es verdaderamente importante para la libertad de los medios de comunicación de la región.
To Check Iran’s Missiles, JCPOA Re-Entry is a Must
Iran’s missile program is a cause for international concern. Just last month, Iran launched a missile attack on Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdish region; in January 2020,…
War Reparations for Ukraine: Key Issues
History and practice of war reparations -- including for what crimes and what military actions, and for the state or for individuals.
Воєнні репарації для України: ключові питання
"Репарації будуть критичною частиною будь-якого вирішення конфлікту в Україні та відновлення після…
Early Edition: May 2, 2022
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (April 23-29)
Russia-Ukraine • United Nations reform • Civilian harm in U.S. wars • Still at War Symposium: Syria • Criminal contempt of Congress • Immigration law • Social media…
Still at War: The United States in Syria
It is time to reconsider U.S. strategic objectives in Syria and the legal basis for the use of force there.
Early Edition: April 29, 2022
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Remarks at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Ensuring Accountability for Atrocities Committed by Russia in Ukraine
Note from co-editors-in-chief Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman: On Wednesday, April 27, the U.N. Security Council held an Arria-formula meeting entitled, “Ensuring accountability…