Vladimir Putin
185 Articles
Finland’s Prosecution of Russian Mercenary: The Rusich Appellate Ruling and War Crimes Accountability
The ruling upholding the conviction of a Russian mercenary leader opens new avenues for the prosecution of Russian irregular forces.
Fueling Russia’s War: The Russian Diesel Deal and International Law
By lifting export restrictions on Russian diesel, the United States arguably bears responsibility for aiding and assisting Russia's unlawful use of force against Ukraine.
In the Russia-Ukraine War, Does Trump Know How to Play Cards?
President Trump is giving up influence with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while seriously underplaying his hand with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
The Road to Dismantling the ICC Runs Through Tokyo
The ICC's ability to function will depend significantly on Japan's response to the U.S. sanctions against the Court's Japanese president.
“In Focus” Syllabus Supplements: Russia’s War Against Ukraine (2022–2026)
This syllabus supplement offers curated articles intended to be combined with traditional casebooks in a law or higher ed classroom.
The U.S. and the EU Must Wake Up to Threats in Georgia
Georgian Dream is crushing Georgia's civil society, courts, and opposition to entrench one-party rule and Russian influence; only targeted U.S. and EU sanctions can stop it.
Sanctions Towards Russia Are Not a Strategy: Toward a More Coherent Statecraft
Sanctions have become a weapon of lawfare: a contest over the rule of law, governance models and the integrity of global markets. But systemic corruption cannot be sanctioned.
Hungary’s Election Could End Orbán’s Rule — But Will It End His Power?
Hungary's parliamentary election will test Prime Minister Viktor Orban's strength, as well as whether a change could successfully undo 16 years of autocratic rule.
Tracking Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine
Updating a tracker of persistent rhetoric by Russian leaders and their associates -- more than 500 examples -- that may constitute evidence of genocidal intent.
Ukraine’s Long War and History’s Lessons for the West
Russia’s long war on Ukraine is a world-shaping conflict, and only sustained U.S. and European pressure can secure the continent's future and the global order.
When the Warning Bells Ring: Judicial Awareness in War
By heeding the warning bells and embracing a do‑no‑harm principle, international courts can denounce abuse while preserving the credibility of international justice.
Assessing the ICC’s Impact in Ukraine
An analysis of the ICC’s warrants against Putin and Lvova-Belova, exploring their real impact on diplomacy, deterrence, and justice in Ukraine.