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An overview of theSystemic Evolution of States in the International OrderHow International Disputes and Conference Diplomacy and Politics Employ International Treaty Law …

When Does the ‘Threat or Use of Force’ in International Dispute Settlement Become Unlawful?A Question of Law or Politics, the Answer to Which Depends on Whom You Ask …

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Ukraine’s grain shipments are in danger due to Russia’s use of mining shipping routes in the Black Sea. After the failure of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023, Ukraine and Romania …

The contrast of Russia’s formalized annexation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory 30 September 2022 with its strategic withdrawal of armed forces from Lyman in the Southwest corner of Luhansk Oblast …

Collaboration among UN peacekeepers, NGOs and CSOs in complex emergencies to prevent the recruitment of the "next child" poses many challenges …

Over the past year, RAUSI has noted with increasing concern the perceived lack of Canadian military preparedness to operate in the Arctic region. Many of our Arctic allies have realized the …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ State practice projects national values that endure over time and advances vital national interests …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ State practice projects national values that endure over time and advances vital national interests …

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in the Asia Pacific Region and its adaptation to maritime security issues in the Arctic Region; Part IV

Arctic states have generally maintained cooperation even when their respective interests, especially those between Russia and the United States, have clashed on other issues.  Such cooperation …

This brief is the third in the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) Deep Dive Debrief series that explores emerging or contentious nuclear challenges. These briefs are based on a series of “deep …