Geneva Conventions
155 Articles
International Courts as the Last Hope for Humanity
Former President of the International Criminal Court writes about South Africa v Israel case before the International Court of Justice.
South Africa vs. Israel at the International Court of Justice: A Battle Over Issue-Framing and the Request to Suspend the War
A detailed account of the oral arguments and how they may shape the ICJ's decision.
How the International Court of Justice Should Stop the War in Gaza
"The Court may benefit from alternatives to consider."
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 8-12)
The latest on the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law at the United Nations.
南アフリカ対イスラエル事件の期待とリスク
Editor’s note: For the original article in English, see here. アラー・ハシェム＝オーナ・A・ハサウェイ 訳：根岸陽太（西南学院大学） ガザでの戦争は今や国際司法裁判所（ICJ）にまで到達している。2023年の終わりの数日のうちに、南アフリカは国際司法裁判所にイスラエルに対する訴訟手続の開始を請求した。南アフリカの主張は、ガザにおけるイスラエルの行為が、ガザのパレスチナ人に対するジェノサイド行為によって、および、ジェノサイドの直接かつ公然の扇動に対するイスラエルの高官らの責任を問わないなど、ジェノサイドを防止しなかったことによって、ジェノサイド罪の防止および処罰に関する条約のもとでの義務に違反しているというものである。また、請求は、イスラエルがガザでの軍事行動を直ちに停止することを含む、一連の「仮保全（または暫定）措置（provisional…
The Promise and Risk of South Africa’s Case Against Israel
How the International Court of Justice will consider South Africa's application under the Genocide Convention against Israel, the expected timing, and the potential results and…
Selective Use of Facts and the Gaza Genocide Debate
The South African application to the International Court of Justice "provides lessons for how some strategies may be well intended, but the measures chosen can undermine efforts…
U.S. Policymakers’ Lessons from Yemen for Gaza
Former Obama officials write: If the White House is serious about protecting Gaza’s civilians, they need to do more than urge that Israel adhere to the law. They must make clear…
In Defense of Gaza’s Hospitals and Health Workers
All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…
In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights
One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…
The Fate of Justice in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
It is not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Russia: Decay of the Combatant’s Immunity
Captured members of UAF units - including the Azof and Aidar battalions - qualify as POWs and should be protected from prosecution for lawful acts of war by the combatant’s privilege.…