Conflict Prevention and Mitigation / Post Conflict Reconstruction

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Extending Mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (March 31, 2017)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 31, 2017, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council adopted a

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Condemning Terrorist Destruction of Cultural Property (March 24, 2017)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 24, 2017, the Security Council adopted a resolution condemning the unlawful destruction o

High Court of Kenya Rules Against Attempted Closure of the World’s Largest Refugee Camp (February 9, 2017)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On February 9, 2017, the High Court of Kenya r

UN Security Council Passes Resolution on Central African Republic Arms Embargo (January 27, 2017)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On January 27, 2017, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, issued a

UN Security Council Passes Resolution on Russia and Turkey’s Efforts in Syria (December 31, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On December 31, 2016, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution welcoming the efforts

UN Security Council Passes Resolution Condemning Israeli Settlements (December 23, 2016)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On December 23, 2016, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution condemning Israel’s a

Colombian Court Rules to Expedite Peace Deal with Rebels (December 13, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On December 13, 2016, the Colombian Constitutional Court ruled in favor of a plan to accelerate the implementation of the recently signed peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—

White House Issues New Report on the Legal and Policy Frameworks for the Use of Force (December 5, 2016)

Author: 
Eric A. Heath

On December 5, 2016, the White House released a Report on the Legal and Policy Framework