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

Apr. 2, 2026 Tom Dannenbaum, Rebecca Hamilton and 3 more

It is the violation of fundamental principles of international law that ultimately constitutes an existential threat to all members of the international community.

Mar. 25, 2026 Jean-Baptiste Dudant

The relationship between regime change and IHL is of inherent tension, incentivizing battlefields where the law is viewed as an obstacle rather than an essential constraint.

Mar. 20, 2026 Gabor Rona

Former US State Department attorney writes that the United States' "Article 51" letter to the UN Security Council fails to identify legal basis for Iran attack.

Mar. 18, 2026 Brian Finucane

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

Mar. 16, 2026 Just Security

"I am sure some restrictionists will critique my analysis by claiming it is not grounded in orthodox interpretations of international law."

Mar. 10, 2026 Kenneth Watkin

Legal academics debate the state of international law and international institutions in light of the US-Israel-Iran War.

Mar. 9, 2026 Tom Dannenbaum and Rebecca Hamilton

Legal explainer concerning the location of the Iranian vessel, the attack itself, and the U.S. submarine's lack of attempted rescue.

Mar. 8, 2026 Michael Schmitt and Elizabeth Hutton

"The tensions we have identified are particularly acute when a State faces an existential threat and, as in here, from an enemy long committed to radically unlawful behavior."

Mar. 6, 2026 Yuval Shany and Amichai Cohen

An assessment of the United Kingdom's ability to maintain a legal line between defensive versus offensive operations against Iran.

Mar. 5, 2026 Aurel Sari

What Congress, journalists, and the public should ask the Trump administration about its war in Iran.

Mar. 2, 2026 Tess Bridgeman, Kate Brannen and 1 more

The legal memo justifying its Venezuela operations provides insight into the administration's use-of-force decisions and the factual evidence undergirding them.

Mar. 2, 2026 Rebecca Ingber