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👁 US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack and US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa A. Johnson met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Salam's office in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 21, 2025. (Photo by COURTNEY BONNEAU/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Washington Is Backing the Wrong Lebanon Strategy
The U.S. should link Lebanese state-building and Hezbollah disarmament through a political process, not war, to secure a durable Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Apr. 2, 2026
Nadim Houry
👁 A wide view of the room shows Secretary-General António Guterres on a screen at left in the background, with curved rows of desks facing the screen in the photo's foreground.
What the Latest Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Reveals About Global Rights
CSW emphasized that women are at the forefront of combating global backsliding, and preserving their rights remains central to protecting rule of law and global stability.
Mar. 31, 2026
Beth Van Schaack, Jessica Anania and 1 more
👁 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
👁 Two small children unload white bags off of a big white truck with a Red Crescent sign on the side, at dusk. A woman fully covered in a black chador stands next to the truck with her back to the camera.
Syria’s Al-Hol Camp Is Closed, But Another Remains, as Does International Responsibility
Responsible states can end the chaos and suffering in remaining camps like Roj by repatriating detainees and upholding their obligations to their citizens.
Feb. 27, 2026
Beatrice Eriksson
👁 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
👁 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
👁 A bus in a US military convoy transporting Islamic State group detainees being transferred to Iraq from Syria moves along a road on the outskirts of Qahtaniyah in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province on February 7, 2026. Iraq's judiciary announced on February 2 that it had begun investigations into more than 1,300 Islamic State group detainees who were transferred from Syria as part of a US operation. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP via Getty Images)
A Legal Black Hole: Does Iraq Have the Right to Detain Prisoners Transferred from Syria?
The Global Coalition Against Daesh faces legal and moral strain over mass detainee transfers from Syria to Iraq, testing international law and policy.
Feb. 11, 2026
Anne Charbord and Fionnuala Ní Aoláin KC (Hons)
👁 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
👁 Close-up of a bronze Lady Justice statue holding balanced scales in front of a blurred modern office background, symbolizing fairness and the law.
International Human Rights and Criminal Courts and the End of War
The relationship between international courts and States shapes how they provide accountability, build peace, and respond to backlash.
Jan. 30, 2026
Courtney Hillebrecht