What the ICJ ruling on Ukraine v. Russia means Kelebogile Zvobgo - February 9, 2024 Ukraine disputes Russia’s allegation of genocide – and argues it was a false pretext for war.
UN court says Israel may have violated the Genocide Convention Kelebogile Zvobgo - January 30, 2024 South Africa’s case against Israel for suspected violations in Gaza may take years to resolve.
Ukraine accused Russia of torture. Here’s how to prosecute those crimes. Alyson Reynolds, Elijah Tsai, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - November 22, 2022 Ukraine’s allies can use their own courts to investigate war crimes
What are the rules of war and how do they apply in Ukraine? Michael John Williams - May 8, 2022 Investigating alleged Russian war crimes is a painstaking process
The Council of Europe expelled Russia. That hurts people, not Putin. Zoha Siddiqui and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 12, 2022 What is the Council of Europe, and why does expulsion matter?
Condemning Putin will make it harder to end the conflict with Russia Samuel Helfont - March 30, 2022 Consider how hard it was to lift sanctions after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
The ICJ ordered Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine. What comes next? Daniel Posthumus and Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 25, 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused the other of committing genocide.
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
Why Somalia won its claim to a disputed maritime zone in the Indian Ocean Bridget Coggins - October 19, 2021 Kenya also claimed this area, and had parceled out oil and gas exploration rights
Why did France and the U.K. dispatch their navies to fight over fish? Sara Mitchell - May 9, 2021 Maritime disputes among democracies are more common than you think
Myanmar’s military distrusts the country’s ruling party. That’s why it staged a coup and detained leaders and activists. Megan Ryan and Ryan Powers - February 2, 2021 The military thought it could share power. When relations broke down, it seized control.
Mike Pompeo accused China of committing ‘genocide,’ an international crime. Biden’s team agrees. Jessica Chen Weiss - January 22, 2021 This probably won’t lead to prosecutions but it will hurt China in the court of public opinion
Saudi Arabia just lifted Qatar’s 43-month blockade. How did this rift end? Coates Ulrichsen - January 8, 2021 A new agreement appears to cover these three points
The U.S. recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Here’s what that means. Jacob Mundy - December 11, 2020 The Trump administration’s move could complicate efforts to resolve a long-standing territorial conflict.
The U.N.’s top court ordered Myanmar to protect the Rohingya. Here’s how that could matter. John D. Ciorciari - February 9, 2020 The ruling was a significant defeat for Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s president and a former human rights icon
This tiny African country got the U.N.’s top court to investigate Myanmar for genocide Oumar Ba - January 28, 2020 Why would Gambia step up for the Muslim minority Rohingya thousands of miles away?
African countries are opening their borders. What does this mean for security, identity and trade? Lisa Mueller and Abhit Bhandari - August 12, 2019 People support free trade, but there are other bonds.
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
The U.S. is causing a major controversy in the World Trade Organization. Here’s what’s happening. Mark Pollack, Manfred Elsig, and Greg Shaffer - June 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41660" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The world's largest container ship, the
Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, just got a life sentence for crimes he committed in the 1980s Oumar Ba - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41445" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, leaving
Thousands died when the U.N. brought cholera to Haiti. Here’s why it’s getting off scot-free. Michael Barnett, Mara Pillinger, and Ian Hurd - March 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38062" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Lemaguel Alejuste grimaces in pain after
How Israel shifted risk from soldiers to Gazan civilians Yagil Levy - August 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28655" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Smoke rises after an airstrike by
Srebrenica at 20 years: How do we study genocide? Gerard Toal - July 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27291" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Muslim woman visits the Potocari
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan’s president? Mark Kersten - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan's president? - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Hot pursuit in Syria and in history Lionel Beehner - September 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16272" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Pancho Villa (Smithsonian)[/caption] Secretary of State
What is so great about ‘territorial integrity’ anyway? Erik Voeten - March 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_8111" align="aligncenter" width="500" special=""] Victor Drachev | AFP |
What is so great about 'territorial integrity' anyway? Erik Voeten - March 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_8111" align="aligncenter" width="500" special=""] Victor Drachev | AFP |
A Realist Victory On Human Rights? Erik Voeten - April 18, 2013 Not too long ago it appeared as if exercises of
Italy and the politics of criminal trials Henry Farrell - October 4, 2011 Since Lee's departure, the tone of this blog has regrettably
Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence Revisited Joshua Tucker - December 20, 2010 George Washington University professors "Harris Mylonas":http://elliott.gwu.edu/faculty/mylonas.cfm and "Eric Grynaviski":http://www.gwu.edu/~psc/people/fac_grynaviskie.htm send
The Politics of the ICJ Decision on Kosovo Erik Voeten - July 23, 2010 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled yesterday that Kosovo's