Russia-Ukraine War

Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.

Coercion leveraged by the U.S. to secure Ukrainian mineral resources could be deemed use of force, rendering any resulting treaty void.

The web of factors for the diamond industry in any lifting of sanctions could be instructive for other sectors too.

Russia is a financially, morally, and politically risky place to do business — and American companies should think twice before doing so.

With major powers increasingly skeptical of international institutions, strengthening the Court's legal coherence is necessary for preserving its legitimacy

Shifts in intelligence sharing practice with Russia would reliably signal that the United States is instituting a deep strategic realignment.

International courts must respect international law, also in dire times. The International Criminal Court’s denial of immunity to heads of third States does not.

To bring true peace to Ukraine, the Trump administration must understand that its interest lies in putting real pressure on Putin.

The Trump administration's decision to pause intelligence sharing with Kyiv may have significant national security ramifications - both for Ukraine and the United States.

Trump has inverted the U.S. approach to Russia and Europe. European leaders must aid Ukraine and take ownership of their own security.

The focus on open source investigation of serious international crimes often comes at the expense of more effective local expertise.

Reflections from Ukrainian and international legal scholars following the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.