Announcements
On 26 January 2024, the ICJ handed down an order on preliminary measures, finding that it did have prima facie jurisdiction to hear the case submitted by South Africa against Israel under the Gencoide Act, and requiring Israel to take preliminary measures to refrain from committing acts of genocide in Palestine.
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Prof Marc Weller explains how the ruling of the International Court of Justice at The Hague is a victory for humanity, although not an immediate win for the people of Gaza.
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The UK Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy signrd a historic UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation. The G7 nations agreed to provide Ukraine with bilateral security assurances at the NATO Summit in Vilnius last year; the UK is the first country to deliver a final agreement.
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As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, and with both sides still believing they can win, the conflict is unlikely to end soon, argues international legal scholar Marc Weller.
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According to Prof Marc Weller, history shows that international administration without a political endgame always fails.
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Marc Weller, professor of international law and constitutional studies, explains whether Israel and Hamas have broken the laws of war.
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Military advantage must be balanced against the risk of civilian casualties, even when vital interests are at stake, says Professor Marc Weller.
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Beyond the dark headlines and predictions, could Israel use this moment of great moral and military strength to achieve a real reordering of the Middle East?