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International law

Our international relations coverage grouped into 12 sections, including The United Nations Charter and article 51 self defence, The law of armed conflict

The United Nations Charter and article 51 self defenceThe law of armed conflict and the Geneva ConventionsThe United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaThe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic RelationsState immunity and head of state immunityHow a case reaches the International Court of JusticeHow an International Criminal Court case proceeds from referral to warCountermeasures, reprisals and the law on sanctions
Foreign Minister Anita Anand told the UN General Assembly the world faces a profound rupture in the international order...

Canada Outlines New Foreign Policy of Strategic Autonomy

Foreign Minister Anita Anand told the UN General Assembly the world faces a profound rupture in the international order, announcing a Canadian foreign

2026-09-27
The International Criminal Court faces unprecedented challenges, but it can be a strategic weapon for states committed to...

ICC Strategic Role

The International Criminal Court faces unprecedented challenges, but it can be a strategic weapon for states committed to the rule of law, according...

2026-09-07
Politics: The war on terror, which lasted from 2001 to 2021, has ended

War on Terror Ends

The war on terror, which lasted from 2001 to 2021, has ended. The conflict had three primary qualities: policymakers viewed terrorism as a form of...

2026-09-07
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a campaign to persuade states to withdraw from or condemn the International...

U.S. Pushes States to Quit ICC

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a campaign to persuade states to withdraw from or condemn the International Criminal Court, alongside...

2026-08-30
More than 60 international law experts and Women Human Rights Defenders have issued the International Declaration on...

International law experts issue declaration on gender apartheid in Afghanistan

More than 60 international law experts and Women Human Rights Defenders have issued the International Declaration on Gender Apartheid and Its...

2026-08-27
The US has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese judge, sparking a...

Tokyo's Dilemma: US Sanctions on ICC President Test Japan's Loyalty

The US has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese judge, sparking a diplomatic crisis for Japan's Prime...

2026-08-22
The theory of realism in international relations has become increasingly unhelpful in understanding global affairs, with...

The Unrealistic Nature of Realism in International Relations

The theory of realism in international relations has become increasingly unhelpful in understanding global affairs, with its predictions consistently...

2026-08-20
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that...

UAE Imposes Trade Embargo on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that undermine regional and...

2026-08-20
Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador

Israel's Crackdown on West Bank Settlers Sparks International Concerns

Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador. Meanwhile, a defense...

2026-08-17