What are the rules of war and how do they apply in Ukraine?
Investigating alleged Russian war crimes is a painstaking process
The Council of Europe expelled Russia. That hurts people, not Putin.
What is the Council of Europe, and why does expulsion matter?
Condemning Putin will make it harder to end the conflict with Russia
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?
Both Russia and Ukraine have accused the other of committing genocide.
Biden called Putin a ‘war criminal.’ That’s risky.
Here’s the downside to prosecuting former leaders
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly?
The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
Germany convicted a Syrian man of war crimes in Syria. Can national courts prosecute injustices everywhere?
The landmark case invoked the principle of ‘universal jurisdiction’
The ICC case against Duterte’s drug war is on hold. That could hurt the court’s authority.
A new book on backlash politics explains what this means for international justice.
Many Libyans already dismiss next month’s elections as illegitimate
No prominent candidates appear to have support across Libya’s regional and political divisions.