Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
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Armenia and Azerbaijan in the International Court of Justice Over Nagorno-Karabakh
Learn how cases related to the conflict develop international jurisprudence, including for enforcing State accountability.

Support Grows for Gender Justice at UN Session on Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Track how States for the first time addressed proposals to better integrate gender justice and the needs of victims and survivors.

Violence as Redress: A Right to Rebellion for Armed Groups under International Law?
A right to rebellion offers a way to recognize grievances and deescalate the violence of armed groups, and affirms the place of international law in holding States to account for…

The Machine Got it Wrong? Uncertainties, Assumptions, and Biases in Military AI
Unpacking a new ICRC report outlining key challenges with responsible use of AI in military decision-making.

Key Takeaways from Biden Administration Report on Israeli Use of US Weapons
On Friday, May 10, the Biden administration released its overdue first report required by National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) assessing the conduct of Israel and other foreign…

State Department Submits Key Report to Congress on Israel’s Use of US Weapons
The State Department submitted its NSM-20 report on Israeli assurances that use of U.S. weapons will follow international law.

Armed Groups and International Law: Introduction to the Symposium
An exploration of armed groups and international law outside of conflict; the criminal liability of armed groups and their members; rebel governance; and the role of armed groups…

Report of the Independent Task Force on National Security Memorandum-20 Regarding Israel
It is our hope the Task Force's work facilitates drafting efforts currently under way within the administration to meet the reporting requirements of NSM-20, resulting in the overdue…

A Quarter Century After the Ottawa Landmine Treaty, the World Needs a UN Fund for Victims
As use of the weapons accelerates, including in Ukraine, a proposed UN fund would provide direct support for victims and aid accountability.

Symposium: International Law in Ukraine – The View from Lviv
Just Security is pleased to host a Symposium, "International Law in the Face of Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv."

“Famine is Setting in”: The International Court of Justice Returns to Gaza
The Court ordered Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, in full cooperation with the United Nations, including by opening new land crossing points.

Section 620I: No Military Assistance to States Restricting U.S. Humanitarian Assistance
The United States needs to take urgent steps to ameliorate conditions in Gaza, including by using its leverage with Israel. It also needs to faithfully apply U.S. law, including…