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Hanna, a retired local teacher for more than 35 years, wipes a tear as she briefly weeps next to her house that was destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces, on October 30, 2022 in Knyazivka, Kherson oblast, Ukraine. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Війна Путіна проти України та ризики поспішного ведення переговорів

У цьому контексті дивними здається час активних – і потенційно небезпечних – закликів до Заходу…
Hanna, a retired local teacher for more than 35 years, wipes a tear as she briefly weeps next to her house that was destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces, on October 30, 2022 in Knyazivka, Kherson oblast, Ukraine. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Putin’s War Against Ukraine and the Risks of Rushing to Negotiations

Intensified calls for the West to initiate talks on essentially his terms seem oddly timed – and potentially dangerous.
The President of the International Criminal Court addresses the UN General Assembly. His face appears on a large screen as he speaks with people sitting in front of him and listening.

Аргументи щодо створення Спеціального трибуналу для переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України

This article is also available in English here. Переклад статті здійснила Лідія Волкова. [Примітка редактора: ця стаття…
The President of the International Criminal Court addresses the UN General Assembly. His face appears on a large screen as he speaks with people sitting in front of him and listening.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine (Part VI): On the Non-Applicability of Personal Immunities

The International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) is clear that personal immunities do not bar prosecution before certain international courts and tribunals.

Just Security Podcast: Getting Into Putin’s Head

This year, the war in Ukraine has dominated news headlines and been on everyone’s mind. At the heart of it is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who began his career as a spy…
A gate with the United Nations seal in front of the UN headquarters in New York City.

UN Efforts on Ukraine, However Imperfect, Highlight Importance of International Cooperation

"[E]ven as the international community comes to grips with the U.N.’s limitations, the war in Ukraine demonstrates that we must not lose sight of its potential."
apartment block destroyed by Russian occupying forces in Izyum, Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine.

The Case for the International Crime of Domicide

"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…
A woman walks past a damaged building in Lyman, Donetsk region.

Why We Need the Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act Now

"The ATSCA, while not a panacea, would revive one important tool for protecting human rights. It deserves the attention of the Senate Judiciary Committee now."
Wide shot of the United Nations general assembly hall.

Forging a Cooperative Relationship Between International Criminal Court and a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine

Cooperation between the ICC and a potential STCoA is possible and both courts could achieve their missions to promote accountability.
Wide shot of the United Nations general assembly hall.

Налагодження співпраці між МКС і Спеціальним трибуналом переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України

У цій статті я пояснюю, чому запропонований нами STCoA має бути засобом співпраці, а не конкуренції…
Russian President Vladimir Putin seen during the plenary session of the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS) Summit, on October 14, 2022 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The close-up shows his brows slightly furrowed and his left hand to his mouth in a serious thinking pose. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Addressing Putin’s Nuclear Threat: Thinking Like the Cold War KGB Officer That He Was

To assess if he will resort to such weapons, a former CIA officer considers three fundamentals that may guide the Russian leader's decisions.
Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko sits at a table with military officials. There is a Belarusian flag behind them.

The Crime of Aggression: Putting Lukashenko and His Senior Officials on Notice

This week, as Russia intensified attacks on civilians in Ukraine, Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko doubled down on his support for Putin’s war of aggression. As Ryan…
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