More: International Law
War in Ukraine should not be ‘new normal’
A surge of attacks by Russian forces on the Kharkiv area of Ukraine is causing significant civilian casualties, as well as the destruction of...
Thinking the unthinkable: Israeli occupation instead of a ceasefire
A former Israeli hostage negotiator suggests Hamas may be willing to shift the paradigm in Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
The problem is that Israel is not...
Know thy enemy: Understanding China’s worldview
With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea,...
The ICC, its Arrest Warrants and U.S. Obligations
The UN Court addressing disputes between nations is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where a case has been brought by South Africa against...
Towards Sustainable Peace: Integrating Gender Dimension in Disarmament
“Involving more women will help revitalise disarmament discussions and advance our collective effort to create a safer and more secure future” - Antonio Guterres,...
Negotiations: Israel’s Rational Option to End Gaza War
Ending a war is much more difficult than starting one. Without one side's capability to achieve a decisive victory that subjects the other side...
Failure to Open Rafah Border Crossing
The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has continued to escalate at a rapid rate, with thousands killed, internally and externally displaced, injured, and left for...
A Golden Jubilation
When much of the world was preoccupied with the pandemic, a French arbitration court ruled to compensate almost US$15 billion dollars to the heirs...
Space Resources 2024: In Search of the Grand Bargain
The United Nations sponsored two meetings of space resource experts this spring, one in Luxembourg in March and the other in Vienna in April....
ICJ ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah, with immediate effect.
"The situation has deteriorated since...