Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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The Inner Workings of the International Criminal Court
A review of Yvonne McDermott, “Proving International Crimes” (Oxford University. Press, 2024). -
Lawfare Daily: The European Court of Human Rights Takes on Digital Rights in War, with Asaf Lubin and Deb Housen-Couriel
Discussing the recent decision in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia. -
Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Is Turning Into a Target
By taking Taiwan, China could erase America’s best hope of keeping its AI edge. -
Where Does Afghanistan Stand After Four Years of Taliban Rule?
Despite a weak economy, widespread poverty, and draconian gender and social restrictions, the Taliban remain entrenched in power. -
Rational Security: The “Whole Etsy Store of Horrors” Edition
Scott Anderson, Anna Bower, Chris Mirasola, and Mykhailo Soldatenko talked through the week’s big national security news. -
The Clock Is Ticking on Critical Authorities to Compete With China
Congress is running out of time to reauthorize foreign and domestic instruments of statecraft critical to protecting American interests. -
Lawfare Daily: The Alaska Summit and Its Fallout
Discussing Russio-Ukrainian War negotiations. -
State Dept. Releases 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The reports document human rights developments in almost 200 countries and territories. -
Digital Rights in Armed Conflict and the Ukraine v. Russia Decision
A watershed decision from the European Court of Human Rights reaffirms privacy rights in war, limiting data collection by militaries in the age of digital conflict. -
Lawfare Live: The Alaska Summit and Its Fallout
Join the Lawfare team at 3 pm ET for a discussion on President Trump's meetings with President Zelenskyy and President Putin. -
Give Peace a Chance: The Post-Alaska Path to Ending the Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine and its Western partners should do their best to explore whether the Alaska summit’s results can build momentum in the negotiations with Russia. -
The West Is Helping Syria Build a Government No Minority Wants to Join
Until it demands inclusive governance, the West’s vision of a unified and stable Syria will remain out of reach.


