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The Prosecution of Crimes against Humanity: a National Perspective
An international convention on prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity would be a visible step toward accountability.
How Congress Can Preserve NATO and Greenland: Using 22 USC 1928f to Protect the Peace
Trump’s threats to invade Greenland risk destroying NATO itself, but a little-known statute, 22 U.S.C. 1928f, could prevent him from doing just that.
Early Edition: January 16, 2026
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Key Trends that Will Shape Tech Policy in 2026
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead.
Who Will Stand Up for Human Rights in 2026 – and How?
The deterioration in human rights in 2025 heightens the risks for defenders going forward, all worsened by donors' deep funding cuts, especially those of the United States.
Overview of the ILC Draft Articles for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention
An expert overview of the draft articles produced by the ILC for the upcoming U.N. conference on a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty.
Early Edition: January 15, 2026
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Proving Genocide: Party Presentation
Myanmar appears to have changed its position in Gambia v. Myanmar, a historic genocide case before the ICJ. This change may prove decisive in the court's pending decision.
A Law of the Sea Assessment of the U.S. boarding of the Bella 1 / Marinera
Based on the publicly available information to date, it is difficult to sustain the lawfulness of the U.S.-led and UK-supported seizure of the Marinera.
Legal and Practical Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change
The U.S. withdrawal from the UNFCCC is a further blow to climate cooperation and a demonstration of U.S. foreign policy volatility.
Negotiating a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity – Introduction to the Joint Symposium
A symposium featured expert analyses of issues related to advancing the draft International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity.
Early Edition: January 14, 2026
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