Human Rights Law Marko Milanovic explores how lies by state officials, whether in authoritarian regimes or democracies, can constitute violations of international human rights,…

Over the past two weeks, EJIL: Talk’s publications explored a host of key issues. These include developments in international criminal law, debates over state obligations arising…

Environmental Law Malavika Rao discusses the Kafue River spill in Zambia and questions whether the current legal responses, focused on human…

International Criminal Law Hugo Relva and Vito Todeschini critically analyze draft article 10 of the ILC Draft Articles on immunity of state officials, which…

Over the past two weeks, EJIL:Talk! has featured a range of contributions spanning pressing issues, including: the growing…

As we move into April, EJIL:Talk! publications highlight significant developments in international law, addressing pressing issues such as the application of the Genocide Convention, the…

Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have offered thoughtful insights into a variety of pressing international law issues. Among the topics…

Over the past two weeks, EJIL’s contributors have provided insightful analyses on a range of pressing legal issues. Among the topics discussed are recent resolutions adopted…

Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity   In her post "Empire by Purchase: From Manhattan to Greenland (1625-2025)," Janne Nijman examines the historical and contemporary…

Use of Force Mary Ellen O'Connell examines the erosion of international legal norms, particularly the prohibition on the use of force, in the context of U.S.