This week’s General Assembly’s resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change provides significant guidance. It…

“You know, because a boat landed there 500 years ago and then left, that doesn’t give you title.” So said the American President upon departing for Davos.

On 5 December 2025, the ICJ delivered its order on the admissibility of Russia’s counter-claims in the Ukraine v. Russia genocide case. It is now the second decision…

On 17 December 2025, “as part of the ongoing review of its procedures and working methods”, the International Court of Justice (‘ICJ’ or ‘Court’) amended article 78…

The United Nations Security Council (“SC”) veto has once again become a focal point of debate. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and paralysis over the situation in Gaza have…

The Allegations of Genocide case has entered a new phase. On 5 December 2025, the International Court of Justice (Court) issued an order on Russia’s counter-claims. By…

Photo: The Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands – home of the International Court of Justice (Photo: Frank van Beek – Courtesy of the ICJ)…

Following Judge Abulqawi Yusuf’s resignation from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations will hold an election on 12 November 2025, to fill his…

In the aftermath of Sudan v. United Arab Emirates, debate has flared about the use of judicial economy by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). By…

The ICJ Advisory Opinion of 23 July 2025 on states' obligations in respect of climate change is, for many reasons, pathbreaking. Some of such features pertain to international…