International Law

The excesses of atrocity should not distract from the quieter, quotidian violence that started long before the 2023 Israel-Hamas War.

Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.

ICCPR review raises concerns about US program of lethal strikes outside of recognized war zones, in violation of international human rights law obligations.

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.…

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.

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…

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…

Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…

Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.

During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.

Legal Scholar Oona Hathaway examines how expansive U.S. interpretations of "self-defense" have shaped international law.