humanitarian assistance
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Limited Protection: Israel’s High Court of Justice Rejection of Gaza Humanitarian Aid Petition
A synopsis of Israeli Supreme Court recent judgment, particularly relevant now that the government has suspended humanitarian aid altogether.
A Way Out of the DRC’s Proxy War
Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.
“In the Event of Extreme Urgency”: The International Court of Justice Must Indicate New Provisional Measures to Protect Civilians in Gaza
Authors argue the ICJ must direct Israel to halt the current course of the military campaign in Gaza before too late.
Gaza and Israel’s Renewed Policy of Deprivation
Israel’s decision to cut Gaza off from essential goods violates IHL and reactivates crimes charged in the ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, writes Dannenbaum.
Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’
Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…
Ukrainian and International Legal Scholars Reflect on Ukraine, Three Years On
Reflections from Ukrainian and international legal scholars following the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
To Support Peace Efforts, the West Needs a Coordinated Way to Effectively Reduce Sanctions
Western leaders and foreign affairs officials face an uncomfortable reality: they have absolutely no idea how to lift economic and financial sanctions once a war ends and elongated…
The Disastrous Costs of the Foreign Aid Freeze on US Interests in the Middle East and North Africa
The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.
Can the President Dissolve USAID by Executive Order?
Dissolution of USAID or formal transfer of its functions provided by Congress would require legislation - the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.
‘Elections Have Consequences’: Trump and Rubio’s Foreign Aid Halt Will Hit the World’s Most Vulnerable
Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.
Stop-Work Order on US Foreign Aid Puts China First and America Last
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio's 90-day halt endangers health, economic and other programs, leaving gaps for China to fill.
The Legal Problem with Trump’s WHO Order: The US Cannot Withdraw Until It Pays Its Dues
US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.