International Court of Justice (ICJ)
159 Articles
Strategic Litigation Takes the International Stage: South Africa v Israel in Its Broader Context
In the wake of last week’s pathbreaking International Court of Justice order of provisional measures concerning alleged genocide in Gaza, much reaction has rightly addressed…
Why the ICJ Ruling Misses the Mark: Mitigating Civilian Harm With An Enemy Engaged in Human Shielding
Former CENTCOM Commander General (ret.) Joseph Votel and Professor Claire Finkelstein critically analyze South Africa's positions before the International Court of Justice in…
The Just Security Podcast: ICJ Provisional Measures in South Africa v. Israel
Three experts join the show to unpack the ICJ provisional measures in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
Top Experts’ Views of Int’l Court of Justice Ruling on Israel Gaza Operations (South Africa v Israel, Genocide Convention Case)
In advance of the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Friday, we asked several leading experts if they would provide us with their views on the judicial order once…
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 22-Jan. 26)
Keep up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
Unpacking the Int’l Court of Justice Judgment in South Africa v Israel (Genocide Case)
Unpacking the judgment and placing its specific rulings in context.
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 Role of the United Nations in Atrocity Response: Limited, But Not Obsolete
States must invest in “alternative” sites for atrocity prevention because “primary” sites such as the Security Council are foreclosed.