As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages, inflicting suffering on the country, its people, and economy, the Russian Central Bank (RCB) assets remain immobilised (i.e., frozen). Since December 2025,…

On 25 March 2026, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/80/L.48 titled “Declaration on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as…

Introduction: Confronting the “Double Erasure”  As the dust of explosions settles over the Gaza Strip, a profound realization dawns upon the survivors: the destruction is not…

As we’re waiting to see how yet another round of Ukraine-US-Russia peace talks is going (not that I’m holding my breath), I’ve had conversations with several (very distinguished…

At the October 2025 European Council, European leaders invited the Commission ‘to present, as soon as possible, options for financial support’ for Ukraine based on the use…

In ongoing peace negotiations to end Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine, Russia has demanded that Ukraine waive any reparation claims for the damages resulting from the invasion.

Civilian harm in armed conflict has reached staggering levels. The United Nations recently recorded a 72% increase in civilian casualties worldwide, a stark reminder of the devastating…

Last December, the Appeals Panel at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) delivered its judgment in its first war crimes prosecution. Salih Mustafa, a special unit…

This piece is cross-posted on Just Security. Two long years ago, Russia launched its brutal campaign of aggression and atrocity against Ukraine. That full-scale invasion…

On February 2, the International Court of Justice dealt Ukraine’s case against Russia under the Genocide Convention a heavy blow when it dismissed…