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Litigating Aggression Backwards
"Litigating aggression backwards may 'work' in the sense of obtaining favorable judgments, but it can also create subtle distortions over what is at stake that are only likely…

Commit Fully To Sanctions Now To Help Ukraine
Broader sanctions against Russia are needed to support Ukraine at this pivotal moment in the conflict.

Цього недостатньо: тимчасові заходи Європейського суду з прав людини щодо України
Справа України в Європейському суді з прав людини має піти далі і сприяти визнанню прав усіх потерпілих…

Not Far Enough: The European Court of Human Rights’ Interim Measures on Ukraine
International human rights law recognizes the rights of all those victimized by a war of aggression.

The Legal Obligation to Recognize Russian Deserters as Refugees
States have an international legal obligation to assist soldiers who flee punishment for refusing to fight a war of aggression.

Змодельований щоденний звіт президента про Путіна та Україну
Розуміння того, як працює мислення російського президента Володимира Путіна може допомогти Заходу…

A Simulated President’s Daily Brief on Putin and Ukraine
Insight into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mindset may help the West anticipate and respond to his next moves in the crisis.

Holding Putin and Russia Accountable: A List of Legal and Policy Options
The primary tools have been diplomatic condemnation, sanctions, and weapons shipments to Ukraine. More possibilities exist.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Essentially Not About NATO
Instead of buying Putin's claimed sense of military threat, theorists of realism should see the driver in his disdain for democracy.

The Regional Danger of Serbia’s Government Disinformation Machine
Recent US sanctions target a TV station in Bosnia used for divisive propaganda. But the most significant vehicle is in neighboring Serbia.

Putin’s Coercion on NATO Goes Beyond Its Open Door Policy
An over-fixation on alliance enlargement in responding to Russia’s buildup will not create lasting stability. The catalysts are more complex.

As Putin Lines Ukraine Border with Russian Troops, Is There a China Factor?
Even without the oft-discussed scenario of a simultaneous Chinese attack on Taiwan, Putin at least needs Xi's support for a new Ukraine invasion