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The International Legal Consequences and Imprudence of U.S. Assistance to Kurdish Rebels in Iran
U.S. policies of funding rebel groups to achieve shared strategic objectives while turning a blind eye to ideology and international law has proven to be myopic time and again

Expert Q&A on U.S. Military Actions in Venezuela and Boat Strikes
Expert FAQ on the U.S. military operations against Venezuela, high seas boat strikes, seizure of vessels and more.

Was the Visit and Seizure of the Skipper off the Coast of Venezuela Lawful?
Experts examine the international law basis of the U.S. boarding and seizure of a vessel carrying Venezuelan crude.

Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Trump Owns It. Now What?
Trump's Rwanda-DRC peace deal inherits six months of failed implementation, unmet security commitments, and a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.

The Law on Targeting Shipwrecked Drug Traffickers: Expert Backgrounder
Detailing how, under different scenarios, international law and U.S. past practices apply to Sept. 2 boat strike on survivors.

Operation Southern Spear: Why the Crews, Drugs, and Boats are Not Targetable
A deep dive on the international law applicable to the U.S. military's lethal operations against suspected drug boats

U.S. Boat Strike Campaign: Questions Congress Should Ask Executive Branch Officials
A list of questions that should be answered by U.S. government officials regarding the lethal campaign against suspected drug trafficking individuals, groups, and vessels.

As Trump Presses for a Post-Maduro Venezuela: Questions, Lessons, and Warnings for the Aftermath
As the Trump administration positions for possible military strikes, it would be wise to prepare for looming governance and stability challenges in Venezuela.

Seven Pillars of Military Integration for the DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord
These pillars outline requirements to manage armed groups and integrate them into statutory military forces during a war-to-peace transition.

A Way Out of the DRC’s Proxy War
Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.

Confirmation of Charges in Absentia for Joseph Kony: Paving the Way for Putin?
The ICC proceeding against Kony opens the door for in absentia confirmation of charges in other high-profile ICC cases, but it is a fact-specific analysis and so the prosecution…

Assessing the Civilian and Political Institutions of Armed Non-State Actors under International Law
International law must better understand and account for the realities of civilian life in territory under armed group control.