International Courts

The Gambia v. Myanmar case before the ICJ will test legal propositions central to assessing whether Russia's war in Ukraine constitutes a genocide under international law.

Seabed mining is in the news. Distinctions on who, what, where, when, and why this U.S. mining might occur to guide legal governance.

ABILA International Law Weekend Co-Chairs reckon with the need to strengthen the foundations of international law while adapting it for a new set of actors and issues.

A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

The Inter-American Court on Human Rights (IACtHR) will hear arguments in a potentially transformative disability rights case for Guatemala, the Americas, and the world.

States committed to the rule of law can use the International Criminal Court to maximize the cost of adversaries' military aggression.

Liberia must harmonize its war crimes bills into strong legislation and secure real resources, or the long-promised court risks stalling again.

The ICC's ability to function will depend significantly on Japan's response to the U.S. sanctions against the Court's Japanese president.

Ryan Goodman speaks with Rebecca Hamilton and Alex Whiting on the vote to remove Karim Khan as the ICC's chief prosecutor.

The DRC’s case against Rwanda could mark an important moment in the legal development of responsibility for proxy warfare.

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.

The first criminal trial against a senior Assad regime official comes at a time when Syria’s legal framework remains fragile.