Use of Force

Experts on naval warfare examine the international law dimensions of the United States campaign against Cuba.

Former State Department attorney's critique of the Department's Iran war memorandum on “Operation Epic Fury and International Law.”

Leading scholar explains just war theory and the Iran war. An assessment of the Trump administration's response to the Catholic Church.

Four experts, who have each served as Senior Law of War Advisor, respond to Letter by 100+ international law experts on Iran war published at Just Security.

U.S. policies of funding rebel groups to achieve shared strategic objectives while turning a blind eye to ideology and international law has proven to be myopic time and again

Quscondy Abdulshafi joins host Viola Gienger to discuss how Sudan got to this point, how the international community has responded, and where to go next. 

Close scrutiny of the administration’s plans for contributions to the Board of Peace is warranted in light of the large dollar amounts involved.

Over 100 international law experts sign letter on Iran War, UN Charter, and international humanitarian law.

Hegseth may present his version of a warfighter as the paragon of U.S. military power, but for all his talk, he fails to recognize the true strengths of the armed forces.

Khamenei’s killing ends the U.S. ban on assassination and signals a shift as nations may forsake diplomacy, embracing force to eliminate foreign adversaries.

Ensuring algorithms recognize protected emblems is an achievable first step to protect civilians and prevent future AI-enabled tragedies.

The law of armed conflict demands that we take the Minab school strike seriously to learn, to reform, and to prevent the next failure.