Jus ad Bellum

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

The U.S. operations conducted to date against suspected members of drug cartels stretch the applicable international law rules and their interpretation beyond recognition.

"International law, in its wisdom, makes such options legally available."

Analysis by former career judge advocate officer and former court-martial prosecutor.

If allowed to go unchecked, the Caribbean strikes could encourage additional unlawful executions by the United States and other leaders.

Leading legal expert analyzes the Israeli airstrike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar.

Analysis of laws of war and law on the resort to armed force in U.S. military action against Tren de Aragua.

Former State Department attorney analyzes U.S. letter to UN Security Council that presented legal arguments for U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Part of our ongoing series on the Israel-Iran war.

"Another legal framework – the ongoing armed conflict framework – is more factually and legally viable than the anticipatory or preventive self-defense frameworks."

Analysis of jus ad bellum with Israel’s stated objectives for its current military operations in Gaza.

Understanding jus ad bellum necessity and proportionality is crucial to addressing concerns regarding the weaponization of outer space.