international law

Military conflicts now last for longer and take place in densely populated cities, among a huge variety of state and non-state actors. Idlib is an avatar for the Age of Impunity. The old models no longer apply.

Benjamin B. Ferencz, 99, said he "cannot stay silent" on what he termed the "murder" of the influential Iranian commander.

Both the U.S. and Iran have justified recent military action as self-defense, but neither has provided evidence to prove it.

Andrew Napolitano noted that the decision also went counter to executive orders from two previous Republican presidents.

The Israeli government and right-wing NGOs have sought to suppress the pro-Palestinian boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the "heroic protest movement" that was crushed by Chinese troops in 1989.

International treaties govern how sovereign states can behave in outer space.

Experts say the U.S. didn't just break with the majority of nations in rejecting the Iran deal, it likely violated international law as well.

Trump's plans may violate international law and spark an intelligence rift.

In a statement, the U.N. experts urged the Trump administration to protect people fleeing war and persecution.

Read this Q&A to understand America's legal obligation to asylum-seekers.

Greece hopes that forging new strategic global alliances will help to win back Elgin marbles, currently on display in the British Museum.

The deal to keep more migrants in Turkey has been agreed in principle.

The U.N. chief criticized Israel's settlement activities as "provocative acts."

Humanity is on the cusp of developing fully autonomous weapons capable of picking their own targets.

Controversial treaty ratified ahead of Canadian Prime Minister's China visit