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Peace Is Threatened Again in Bosnia, A Quarter Century after Dayton
Separatist provocations pose the greatest danger to the country's peace and cohesion since the accords were forged 26 years ago.

How the UN Can Strengthen its Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic Amid a Changed Conflict
A Security Council divided over rights violations by Russian paramilitaries must maintain civilian protection as a priority.

Afghan Refugees in India Highlight the Need for Indian Domestic Refugee Law
India will offer ad hoc emergency visas to Afghan refugees but lacks any domestic law to protect asylum seekers long term.

Taliban Governance of NGOs – What to Expect and How to Respond
The last Taliban government imposed restrictions on registration and operation of NGOs. What can we expect from this Taliban government?

Toward a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity: A View from the Philippines and a Region of `Non-Interference’
Such a convention could help dispel a culture of impunity by reaffirming the gravity of such atrocities and filling gaps left by the Rome Statute.

How an Internal State Department Memo Exposes “Title 42” Expulsions of Refugees as Violations of Law
Before leaving his post as Senior Legal Advisor to the State Department, Harold Hongju Koh penned a strongly-worded criticism of President Biden’s pandemic border policy and…

The Draft Convention on Crimes Against Humanity Should Enshrine the Highest Standards of International Law
While it contains laudable provisions, it is silent on certain fundamental issues, and some clauses set out the lowest common denominator.

Expanding Justice for Gender-Based Crimes with a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
Such a legal framework could be transformative for so many who have been left out or on the margins of existing mechanisms, including women.

The Relay Race of Defining Crimes Against Humanity – From the International Tribunals to the Draft Articles
At times the baton was dropped; at other times, drafters successfully overcame the hurdles in the process, as with the ICC Statute.

Q&A on Court Ordering Facebook to Disclose Content on Myanmar Genocide
Implications for future investigations and more...

China, Climate Change, Credibility: Why It’s (Finally) Time for the US to Join the Law of the Sea Convention
The US absence at the table is more perplexing than ever, considering how these issues will define maritime governance in the 21st century.

Impact-Based Jurisdiction and Crimes Against Humanity Statutes Are Needed for Effective Accountability
The answer is to fully enact international criminal law at the national level and to provide for its maximum reach.