771 Articles
👁 Binders of executive orders stacked on a desk.
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
Apr. 3, 2026
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👁 Close-up of several metal handguns laid side by side on a table, their barrels and triggers visible in tight rows, representing some of the thousands of weapons seized by the Mexican Army from drug traffickers in northern Mexico in January 2017. Gun reads: "U.S.A. [...] Springfield, Mass."
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Firearms Trafficking Comes to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Recent Advisory Opinion
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' recent advisory opinion addresses the obligations of States and private actors to prevent and combat illicit trafficking of firearms.
Mar. 19, 2026
Pablo Arrocha Olabuenaga
👁 A collage of images featuring scenes from the Russia - Ukraine War.
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.
Mar. 4, 2026
Clara Apt and Tess Graham
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Proving Genocide: Genocidal Intent and Other Aims
In Gambia v. Myanmar, genocidal intent coexists with other aims, revealed through conduct or official statements, showing how destruction of a group can serve broader goals.
Feb. 25, 2026
Adil Ahmad Haque
👁 Close-up of a wooden judge’s gavel resting on a sound block in front of stacked law books, symbolizing law, justice, and court proceedings.
Looking Forward: What Can Courts Do and When
Given international courts current role and relevant limitations in ending wars, how can courts play a more meaningful role in ending war, or in preventing a return to war?
Feb. 20, 2026
Eric Jensen
👁 Protesters hold Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags in front of the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17, 2026.
What the Current Crises Facing Iran Mean for Human Rights and Rules on the Use of Force
The human rights crisis in Iran reveals the limits of a legal system designed to restrain force even when restraint carries profound human costs.
Feb. 20, 2026
Nema Milaninia
👁 International Court of Justice chambers.
Symposium: Is There a Role for International Courts in Ending Wars?
Judicial involvement in ongoing armed conflicts should be examined from multiple vantage points: courts, victims, parties to conflict, and broader goals of peace and security.
Feb. 20, 2026
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👁 Wide shot of the International Court of Justice courtroom, with judges seated in a row behind a long elevated bench beneath a large mural, and rows of delegates and observers seated at desks facing the bench, listening to ongoing proceedings.
Courts in Wartime: A Level Playing Field for Peace
Although international courts have limits, they can do what few other peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms can when it comes to ending war.
Feb. 18, 2026
Yuri Parkhomenko
👁 Wooden judge’s gavel lies next to a small globe on a reflective surface, symbolizing international justice and the global reach of legal decisions.
Suspend Your Judgment? The Role of International Courts in Ending Wars
When international courts intervene in active wars, they must contend with how (and whether) they can contribute to ending wars and shape the post-war aftermath.
Feb. 13, 2026
Yuval Shany
👁 Bronze Lady Justice statue with balanced scales stands beside a wooden judge’s gavel resting on a law book, in front of a stack of legal volumes on a dark background.
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.
Feb. 11, 2026
Daphné Richemond-Barak
👁 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures while walking away from the International Criminal Court building in The Hague during his first visit to the Netherlands on May 4, 2023.
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.
Feb. 6, 2026
Stephen Pomper
👁 3D rendering of the scales of justice and a wooden gavel on a desk (via Getty Images).
International Criminal Court Intervention in Civil Wars: A Tradeoff Between Atrocity Prevention and Peace
Although ICC intervention does appear to deter atrocities, on balance, its involvement in ongoing civil wars fails to facilitate peaceful settlement in most cases.
Feb. 4, 2026
Alyssa Prorok