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Firearms Trafficking Comes to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Recent Advisory Opinion
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' recent advisory opinion addresses the obligations of States and private actors to prevent and combat illicit trafficking of firearms.
Getting Critical Minerals Certification and Due Diligence Right In the DRC-Rwanda Accord and Beyond (With a Lesson from a Punk Band?)
A concentration on decision-making, investment, and accountability will lead to a more impactful DRC-Rwanda minerals agreement and improve others as well.
Governing AI Agents Globally: The Role of International Law, Norms and Accountability Mechanisms
Stakeholders must creatively leverage existing legal and normative tools to ensure AI agents serve humanity — not destabilize it.
Transparency for Minerals is Essential, and No One Can Go It Alone
Despite efforts for transparency, the minerals trade still fuels conflict and corruption; only joint action and accountability can ensure resources benefit communities.
Spyware Out of the Shadows: The Need for A New International Regulatory Approach
We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…
Poland’s Position on International Law and Cyber Operations: Sovereignty and Third-Party Countermeasures
Poland's positions push the discussion forward on contested areas of law.
Human Rights Due Diligence: A Defense Industry Business Necessity
An upfront investment in such practices can not only improve human rights outcomes but also save companies substantial downstream costs.
International Law’s Role in Combating Ransomware?
International law has an important role to play in cyberspace, but with regard to the ostensible rules of sovereignty and cyber due diligence, the United States should continue…
Three International Law Rules for Responding Effectively to Hostile Cyber Operations
Express endorsement of three legal policy positions would go far in ensuring the door to effective cyber responses is open.
The Sixth United Nations GGE and International Law in Cyberspace
Top expert analysis of the much-anticipated report that provides consensus views among key States on the application of international law to cyberspace.
Estonia Speaks Out on Key Rules for Cyberspace
Estonian President Kaljulaid stakes out a bold position on collective countermeasures in cyberspace and clarifies the obligation of due diligence.
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