international law

Global leaders who style themselves as military strong men may weaken United Nations negotiations over the trade in arms.

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Air pollution has no respect for borders. Regional agreements can only go so far. The world needs a global agreement.

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Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

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If Putin is brought to justice for the crime of aggression committed in Ukraine, it may open the door for a world-first.

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Among the challenges of prosecuting Putin is getting him to physically appear in court. So, why not just start the trial, anyway? The answer lies in the law.

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It is unlikely the ICC will bring lasting justice in Ukraine, but there are many legal avenues that could help.

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The International Criminal Court moved fast on allegations of war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine, but those looking for swift justice may be disappointed.

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The ICC has recorded only a few convictions in its two decades of operation, and it continues to face numerous challenges.

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With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many joint space programmes have been put on hold. What is the future for international space exploration and collaboration?

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As space science matures and accelerates, the time has come for a democratically accountable UN to moderate human activity beyond Earth.

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International agreement on a peace treaty for outer space has been lacking for decades. A new working group is attempting a different path.

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