United Nations (UN)

It is not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.

EU presses to let mandate end despite commission finding that “past and current abuses in these four regions demand further investigation.”

The increasingly polarized debate over the tribunal’s institutional design – international or hybrid – goes to the heart, and core purpose, of international criminal justice,…

Legal Scholar Oona Hathaway examines how expansive U.S. interpretations of "self-defense" have shaped international law.

Today, the international community should center its focus on the widespread, systematic abuse against women and girls in Iran and commit to coordinated action aimed at justice…

Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.

The agenda for this year's United Nations General Assembly will focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and international development.

Joining the show to discuss what we expect from this year’s U.N. General Assembly meetings is Crisis Group's U.N. Director Richard Gowan.

The International Criminal Court's policy on gender persecution covers a wide range of rights under international law.

Even at the U.N., no clear direction has emerged. In June, the U.N.’s top official on R2P, George Okoth-Obbo, said he would resign from his role as Special Advisor after just…

The Biden administration should finally acknowledge that progress on racial equity is legally – not just morally – required, and then it should creatively leverage its power…