International Law
513 Articles
U.S. Policymakers’ Lessons from Yemen for Gaza
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…
The Imminent Risk of Genocide in Darfur: Never Again Cannot Become a Relic of the Past
The international community failed 20 years ago to stop mass atrocities and genocide in Darfur, and is now failing again.
A Plea to the International Law Community: On De-Humanizing and the October 7th Atrocities
A plea for the equal application of international law to protect against atrocities in the Israel-Hamas War.
In Gaza, Catastrophic Violence of War and Slow Violence of Oppression Collide
The excesses of atrocity should not distract from the quieter, quotidian violence that started long before the 2023 Israel-Hamas War.
The Discomforts of Politics: What Future for Atrocity Prevention?
Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.
US Lethal Strikes Program Continues to Violate Int’l Human Rights Law
ICCPR review raises concerns about US program of lethal strikes outside of recognized war zones, in violation of international human rights law obligations.
US Regresses on Torture and Guantanamo at Treaty Review
By our count, the Human Rights Committee asked over 20 questions related to U.S. torture and/or the Guantanamo detention facility during the United States' ICCPR periodic review.…
War on Water Prolongs Misery in Gaza
Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.
International Law was Key to Solving the Cold War’s Greatest Crisis. It Still Provides Lessons for Managing Crises Today.
The multilateral response to the Cuban Missile Crisis serves as a compelling example of international organizations acting as forums for negotiation and action, a role which remains…
In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights
One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…
Поступки щодо територій, правопорядку та світового миру: доля міжнародного права спочиває на кордонах України
Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…
Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders
Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.