Armed Conflicts

Trump's Executive Order on Qatar raises a number of important legal and policy questions that merit careful consideration by Congress and the public.

The Trump administration and Congress can end the cycle of looting, smuggling, and violent extraction of raw materials from the DRC and provide a better footing for peace.

The Trump administration’s “armed conflict” justification, however, is groundless.

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

Providing options and support for victims of sexual and gender-based violence can help survivors see themselves as part of a larger movement toward accountability and healing.

The president’s many overseas peacemaking initiatives are more likely to succeed with a more collaborative approach drawing on research.

If allowed to go unchecked, the Caribbean strikes could encourage additional unlawful executions by the United States and other leaders.

An examination of proposed sanctions against Israel, the legal framework for sanctions, and States’ obligation to prevent genocide.

Context for those seeking to understand what it does (and does not) mean for the UN Commission to make a genocide determination.

A deep dive into US domestic authority and law most relevant to the US strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat.

Analysis of laws of war and law on the resort to armed force in U.S. military action against Tren de Aragua.

The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on a purported drug smuggling vessel – and its vow that it is the start of a campaign – raise significant legal issues.