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How to Land the Emerging Deal on Peace for Ukraine
Negotiations to achieve some kind of end to Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached an intensive phase. Moments of truth lie immediately ahead.

International Law at the Precipice: Holding Leaders Accountable for the Crime of Aggression in Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine cannot be treated as a bargaining chip in negotiations to end hostilities.

Putin and Trump Cannot Erase Ukraine, and Joint Efforts to Do So May Backfire
To bring true peace to Ukraine, the Trump administration must understand that its interest lies in putting real pressure on Putin.

Jurisdiction, Territorial Sovereignty, and the Fourteenth Amendment
A long line of authority holds that persons or things within a country’s territorial borders are subject to its jurisdiction.

The Voices from Kyiv: Is the World Legal Order in Decay?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, and states’ reactions to it, are setting the stage for possible changes to the international legal order. In the end, this is a battle for a…

Голоси з Києва: чи це епоха руйнування світового правопорядку?
Існують різні переломні точки в історії, які визначили метаморфозу міжнародного правопорядку.

More Territory, More Problems: Can Trump Seize Greenland?
An essay on the lessons for the Trump administration of territorial acquisition from the McKinley era and the dangers it would pose today.

Biden’s Unfinished Business: A Bridge to Shore Up a European Flank – in the Balkans
Temporary US troops could restore stability and thwart Serb political leaders threatening secession amid the EU Force's weakened deterrence.

To ‘End’ War in Ukraine, Trump Might Be Tougher on Putin Than Critics Think
An analysis of the Trump administration's possible approach to Russia in pressing for negotiations with Ukraine.

France’s New Western Sahara Position Marks a Turning Point in North Africa — But for Better or Worse?
It may aid stability as US and European support tips toward Morocco. But it has provoked Algeria, which is eyeing Russia and China.

Pay Attention to Belarus
Internal repression -- more than 1,400 political prisoners -- extends outward, too, as dictator Alexander Lukashenka's threatens US and EU security with hybrid ops and nuclear…

Austria’s Progressive Stance on Cyber Operations and International Law
Austria's position is likely to influence ongoing international efforts to establish norms and principles that govern State conduct in cyberspace, potentially leading to more robust…