International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

Prosecutions for environmental destruction have been notably absent from war crimes trials to date. In Ukraine, this is about to change.

Assessment of international law on conditions under which humanitarian relief must be allowed in context of fuel supplies in Israel-Gaza war.

Two key issues in Department of Defense Law of War Manual on harm to non-combatants.

When it comes to the laws of war, a substantial number of commentators can play the notes but not the music. This essay examines the Hamas-Israel War in light of this ever-evolving…

Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

Lasantha’s murder, and the government’s failure to meaningfully investigate it, is a potent illustration of the importance and necessity of holding the perpetrators of crimes…

Identifying how the DoD's Law of War Manual could be improved in its methodological approach to sources of international law.

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?

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…

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…

A close analysis of Israeli government statements on “proportionality” and civilian harm.

Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.