A Law of Armed Conflict Analysis of the Ukraine Conflict
By Justin Malzac It goes without saying that the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a humanitarian disaster. Some estimates...
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Mar 10, 20214 min
The President’s Strike Against Iran-backed Militias in the Context of the War Powers Resolutio
By Lily Goff On Thursday, February 25, 2021, the United States conducted an air strike against Iran-backed militias located in Eastern...
Dec 4, 20203 min
Ethiopia: Flood of Instability in the Horn of Africa
By Joshua Stanley Even with international events increasingly dominating the U.S. news cycle again, Ethiopia’s struggles have been...
Mar 12, 20204 min
The Right of Return for the ISIS Bride
By Casey Hare-Osifchin It is often believed to be a fundamental right to be able to travel in and out of your home country. However, the...
Dec 11, 20194 min
Conferring Legal Status to Persons Engaged in Hostilities in Non-International Armed Conflicts
By Ethem Coban While historically classical warfare was fought between two or more adversary states, this tradition has been subject to a...
Jan 31, 20194 min
How The United States Can Expand its Leadership Role in Ending the Weaponization of Water
By: Jackson Garrity The weaponization of water is a problem in modern military conflicts. This activity exacerbates humanitarian crises,...
Nov 28, 20184 min
Changes in Military Attitudes Toward Cultural Heritage Law
By: Bree Evans In 1954, the world gathered and produced the first-ever international treaty for the protection of cultural heritage: the...
Oct 30, 20184 min
U.S. Options for the ICC’s Possible Afghanistan Investigation
By: David Johnson The Rome Statute was adopted on July 17, 1998, and went into effect on July 1 2002, establishing the ICC. The ICC has...
Apr 26, 20185 min
In the Absence of Legal Authority: U.S. Airstrikes in Syria
By: Katherine Youssouf On Friday night, April 13th, at the order of the President, the United States launched a series of precision...
Mar 28, 20183 min
The Guantanamo Bay Executive Order
By: Rachel Bauer Guantanamo Bay will continue to stay open and active. On January 30, 2018, President Trump signed an Executive Order,...
Mar 26, 20184 min
The Application of Economic Pressure to North Korea at Sea: Blockade or Quarantine?
Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the author and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of the...
Dec 3, 20164 min
Coming Home Again: Prisoner Release in Light of the Geneva Convention
By Kara Kozikowski A POW/MIA flag flies over Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 15, 2014, in remembrance of the nation’s prisoners of...
Dec 1, 20163 min
Punitive Strikes, Keeping the Seas Safe
By Prescott Heighton Freedom of the seas and their safe navigation has been a fundamental principle of American international relations...
Nov 1, 20163 min
The Worst Precedent Period Ever Period: Law Regarding Bombing Hospitals and Aid Workers
By Victoria Garcia As one doctor in Syria noted, “Everybody knows that hospitals are the safest place in the world in a time of war, but...
Jan 6, 20163 min
Legally Fighting Foreign Entities
Is it legal for a U.S. citizen to fight for a foreign entity? Yes, under certain guidelines and restrictions. I will analyze the relevant...
Oct 18, 20154 min
Targeted Killings: The Blurry Lines of Applicable Legal Frameworks in the Context of Global Terroris
Is it legal to use Uninhabited Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology to target and kill people suspected of terrorist activities? The short...
Oct 21, 20143 min
In Defense of Using Force Against Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear weapons program is inextricably linked to the national security of the United States. The program first came under...
Mar 22, 20144 min
Russia's New Eastern Bloc
The recent conflict in Ukraine has brought to light the very real and increasing presence of Russia in its previous satellite states....
Nov 26, 20133 min
The Quirin Jury-Trial Exception Should be Expanded
The D.C. Circuit is currently debating whether to expand the jurisdiction of military commissions in al Bahlul v. United States. After...
Sep 30, 20137 min
Presidential Power and National Security Decisions: The Domestic and International Legal Justificati
We would like to thank all the attendees and everyone who contributed to a successful syposium. Below please find links for the webcasts...
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