International Courts
778 Articles
The Int’l Criminal Court as a “Strategic Weapon”: Legal Deterrence, Cognitive Advantage, and the Future of the Rule of Law
States committed to the rule of law can use the International Criminal Court to maximize the cost of adversaries' military aggression.
Liberia’s Long-Awaited War Crimes Court: Momentum – and Risks
Liberia must harmonize its war crimes bills into strong legislation and secure real resources, or the long-promised court risks stalling again.
The Road to Dismantling the ICC Runs Through Tokyo
The ICC's ability to function will depend significantly on Japan's response to the U.S. sanctions against the Court's Japanese president.
The Just Security Podcast: What Next at Int’l Criminal Court After the Prosecutor’s Removal?
Ryan Goodman speaks with Rebecca Hamilton and Alex Whiting on the vote to remove Karim Khan as the ICC's chief prosecutor.
DRC Takes Rwanda to the ICJ: Proxy Warfare, Layered Obligations, and the Future of State Responsibility
The DRC’s case against Rwanda could mark an important moment in the legal development of responsibility for proxy warfare.
Collection: Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
Syria’s Accountability Gap: The Najib Trial and the Case for the ICC
The first criminal trial against a senior Assad regime official comes at a time when Syria’s legal framework remains fragile.
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.
The Judicial Reckoning for the Abuse of Presidential Power in Korea
A South Korean judge on how the South Korean judicial system served as a bulwark of democratic resilience in the face of a constitutional crisis.
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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.
Proving Genocide: Genocidal Intent and Other Aims
In Gambia v. Myanmar, genocidal intent coexists with other aims, revealed through conduct or official statements, showing how destruction of a group can serve broader goals.
Looking Forward: What Can Courts Do and When
Given international courts current role and relevant limitations in ending wars, how can courts play a more meaningful role in ending war, or in preventing a return to war?