International Law
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The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and the Exercise of “Self-Defense” to Recover Occupied Land
The fighting raised a fundamental but surprisingly overlooked question of international law on the use of force.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: International Humanitarian Law – Conduct of Hostilities
Airstrikes on hospitals. Targeting medical personnel. Cutting off water supplies. Respect for IHL rules is as essential as ever during a pandemic. How do principles of distinction,…
COVID-19 and International Law Series: Introduction
States’ responses to COVID-19 are governed by international law; likewise, State responses will impact these rules and norms. What are the legal constraints on State action to…
On El Salvador’s 1981 El Mozote Massacre, President Bukele Sides With Impunity
Survivors of the largest single massacre in modern Latin American history want him charged for failure to comply with a judicial order for documents.
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Shortage of Specifics Complicates Search for Solutions
As scholars debate how international law applies in this conflict, the lack of detail makes it hard to know what is taking place on the ground.
The UK’s Withdrawal from the EU and the UK’s Internal Market Bill
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of pieces that will explore the Internal Market Bill and its implications for international law. There is a lively debate underway…
Toward a New Approach to National and Human Security: End Unlawful, Secret, and Unaccountable Use of Lethal Force
A core component of post-9/11 counterterrorism policy has been the use of secretive and unaccountable killings of terrorism suspects. The killings must stop. Here's how the president…
Beyond Color-Blind National Security Law
"[I]nternational and national security legal regimes have always been steeped in racial connotation, even if rarely acknowledging as much. This raises the question of what a different…
The Caesar Sanctions Help Reinforce Norms Enshrined in International Law
Raising questions about the potential harmful effects of sanctions on civilians is an honorable task. As is ensuring that the sanctions meted out by the United States are backed…
The New U.S. “Caesar” Sanctions on Syria Are Illegal
The new U.S. sanctions on Syria, which came into effect last month, are likely to bring the suffering of the Syrian people to new heights.
Iraqi Researcher’s Death Adds Urgency to Penalizing Iran-Backed Militias With New U.K. “Magnitsky” Law
Hisham al-Hashimi exposed human rights violations and corruption. The British penalties would reinforce similar US measures and support Iraqi reforms.
A Rejoinder to China’s Response to UN Human Rights Experts
Over 50 U.N. experts issued a strong statement about continued repression in China. The government responded. UN Special Rapporteur replies here.