UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

A Fourth of July barbecue demonstrates how international law shapes daily life, from weather forecasts to global trade, and where that architecture is under strain.

A non-binding U.S.-Japan agreement on deep-sea mining highlights the weaknesses and vulnerability of the International Seabed Authority.

How allowing Iran to charge for transit in the Strait of Hormuz could undermine U.S. strategy in the Pacific and beyond

UNCLOS’s piracy provisions codified a model rooted in older piracy patterns that don’t match today’s near-shore threat. Today, piracy is a recurring, adaptive threat.

A review of what law and lawyers have contributed toward the goal of a just and lawful peace in Ukraine over the past four years.

Based on the publicly available information to date, it is difficult to sustain the lawfulness of the U.S.-led and UK-supported seizure of the Marinera.

An expert explainer on the U.S. boarding and seizure of the oil tanker, “The Skipper,” off the coast of Venezuela.

Expert analysis of the announced U.S. military blockade of Venezuela

Experts examine the international law basis of the U.S. boarding and seizure of a vessel carrying Venezuelan crude.

By Professor Ben Saul, the Challis Chair of International Law at University of Sydney and United Nations Special Rapporteur.

U.S. policymakers must adopt a comprehensive strategy to counter China's "shadow fleet" and enhance Taiwan's undersea cable security.

Using international venues to confront Russian malign efforts is key to effectively calling out illegitimate and illegal Russian activities.