State Responsibility
57 Articles
Nicaragua v. Germany: Why Israel is Not an Indispensable Third Party
Analysis of Germany's argument before the International Court of Justice in Gaza case.
The International Law Obligation of States to Stop Intelligence Support for U.S. Boat Strikes
The only way States can avoid complicity in “arbitrary killings” under international human rights law is to refrain from sharing intelligence that, in part, enables them.
Irreconcilable Presidential Determinations: On Tren de Aragua and the Venezuelan Government
The two determinations are mutually exclusive; it is legally impossible to maintain both simultaneously.
Legally Available Options in Response to Russia’s Penetrations of NATO Airspace
"International law, in its wisdom, makes such options legally available."
The Fall and Rise of German Arms Exports to Israel: Questions for the International Court of Justice
Germany’s recent disclosure of military support to Israel raises serious questions about what Germany told the International Court of Justice last year.
Beyond Law: When States Use Ethics to Excuse War Crimes
Until distorted ethical narratives are challenged, powerful states will continue to commit war crimes with impunity.
Making Sense of International Law in Light of Israel and Iran’s Latest Round of “Retaliation”
The current round of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran casts light on Israel's and Iran’s opposing political strategies, which also have significant legal implications…
The ‘Obligation to Prevent’ in a Future Crimes Against Humanity Convention
Adopting a Crimes against Humanity Convention would significantly strengthen efforts to prevent these crimes and reinforce justice.
International Court of Justice’s Call on All States to End Israel’s Occupation and Find a Path to Peace
President of the Open Society Foundations, Binaifer Nowrojee, discusses implications of ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.
A Significant New Step in the Creation of An International Compensation Mechanism for Ukraine
In establishing a Register of Damages, the Council of Europe has taken a momentous step in the effort to create an international claims commission for Ukraine.
Expert Q&A on What International Law Has to Say About Assistance to Russia’s War Against Ukraine
What international law has to say about other States’ assistance to Russia’s war efforts
After ICJ’s “Certain Iranian Assets” Judgment, Iran and United States Both Claim Victory
"[T]he Court determined that it could not order the United States to unfreeze nearly $1.75 billion in Iranian central bank assets but obligated the United States to compensate…