International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

As clear as it is that information has become a central weapon in this war, and as much harm as some kinds of information can do, this statement may for be less worrisome than…

Criticism of ICRC's diplomacy with Russia misunderstands the role of humanitarian actors.

"Російські війська в значній мірі покладаються на два види зброї, які відомі своєю неприйнятною…

"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."

Чи є обіцянка гуманітарного коридору цинічною витівкою, чи дає надію?

Humanitarian corridors have a long history of assisting civilians in armed conflict, but they are not without serious shortcomings or risks.

Справа України в Європейському суді з прав людини має піти далі і сприяти визнанню прав усіх потерпілих…

International human rights law recognizes the rights of all those victimized by a war of aggression.

All state parties to the Geneva Conventions now have a role to play via enforcing grave breaches regime.

Congress should take steps to end America’s war-based approach to counterterrorism policy.

This article is the first in a new project at Just Security that assesses the U.S. Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual with a goal of providing constructive opportunities…