Prof Marc Weller believes the ICC’s creeping jurisdiction is part of a broader trend
Publications
Powerful states are finding it harder to dodge legal challenges
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Announcements
Revised Ukraine Framework Agreement
The revised framework agreement offers a proposal for a possible peace settlement for Ukraine given the current circumstances between the parties, as of February 2025, and with the renewed impetus to reach a settlement.
Middle East
Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on Palestinian displacement
Egypt has announced an emergency Arab summit to be held on 27 February in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent call to expel Palestinians from Gaza.
Middle East
Trump says Israel will hand over Gaza to US after fighting ends
US President Donald Trump has restated a vision in which the US would take over Gaza, after officials in his administration appeared to contradict his earlier comments.
Middle East
Why does Trump want to take over Gaza and could he do it?
Donald Trump has shocked the world by suggesting the US could “take over” and “own” Gaza, resettling its population in the process.
Ukraine
Trump’s plan for Ukraine peace deal to be unveiled at security summit
Plan includes potentially freezing the conflict and the territory occupied by Russia while assuring Ukraine with security guarantees.
Middle East
Hamas says talks start on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday.
Ukraine
US wants Ukraine to hold elections following potential ceasefire, Trump envoy says
Keith Kellogg, Mr Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said the elections could take place by the end of the year, adding such votes “need to be done”.
Middle East
Gaza checkpoint to be staffed by scores of armed American contractors
A small U.S. security firm is hiring nearly 100 U.S. special forces veterans to help run a checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, according to a company spokesperson and recruitment email seen by Reuters.