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The United Nations in Hindsight: Financing African Union-Led Peace Support Operations
"Despite the renewed momentum on the financing of [African Union-led peace support operations], questions surrounding burden sharing, accountability, and peace operations doctrine…
Universal Rights to Water and Sanitation in the Global North is a Myth
Recognizing that universal access to water is a myth is the first step toward ensuring water and sanitation rights for all.
An Assessment of the United States’ New Position on An Aggression Tribunal for Ukraine
Praise but also a critique of the new U.S. position.
Why the European Commission’s Proposal for Russian State Asset Seizure Should be Abandoned
Seizure of Russian assets poses risks to the possibility, legitimacy, and international acceptance of an ultimate post-conflict settlement.
Tracking the United Nations 2023 Water Conference: Notable Moments and Key Themes
The United Nations 2023 Water Conference aims to foster discussion on water sanitation, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
Armed Conflicts Spread Contaminated Water and Disease: Here’s How to Better Protect Civilians
Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.
The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law
The Russian operation almost certainly violated the international law obligation of due regard and, perhaps, the prohibition on using force. Nevertheless, the Biden administration…
Opaque Transparency on the Use of Force: Observations on the 2022 “1264” Report
The 2022 report illustrates the limits of congressionally mandated reporting requirements on matters of war and peace and the need for Congress to be more proactive in informing…
Globalizing Responsible AI in the Military Domain by the REAIM Summit
The REAIM Summit broadens international discussions from lethal autonomous weapon systems to military and defense-related applications of AI.
Are Methods of Naval Warfare at Risk Under “Qualified” Neutrality? Expert Q&A from Stockton Center’s Russia-Ukraine Conference
Absent a clear indication in State practice to the contrary, qualified immunity should not effectively transform what would otherwise be contraband into “free goods” immune…
Still Time for Diplomacy: Nuclear Negotiations with Iran Are Imperative
The urgency of diplomacy on Iran's nuclear program must match the urgency of the proliferation risks.
Just Security Podcast: Spies, Balloons, and International Law
What does international law say about spying? To answer that question we have Asaf Lubin, an expert on international law and espionage.