Opinion

The absence of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is another glaring example of the limitations and challenges facing international justice. Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate political and religious authority in Iran, has been implicated in numerous human rights abuses and acts of violence against … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Inaction on Ali Khamenei: A Failure of International Justice

The lack of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, despite the widespread and well-documented atrocities committed during the Syrian Civil War, remains a significant point of contention in international law and justice. Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, has been accused of overseeing a regime that has killed hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Failure to Issue an Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad: A Grave Injustice

The fight against Hamas is not just an Israeli issue; it is a fundamental battle for the values of the West and the security of the global community. Hamas is more than a mere anti-Israeli group. It is a terrorist organization with a deeply entrenched ideology that opposes the principles of freedom, democracy, and human rights cherished by Western nations. As staunch supporters … [Read more...] about Defeating Hamas: The Imperative for U.S. Pressure on Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt

The following testimony was presented by ISW Non-Resident Russia Fellow Nataliya Bugayova before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) on May 16, 2024. Thank you, Chairman Wilson and honorable members of the Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this critical discussion. The battlefield situation in Ukraine will likely worsen … [Read more...] about Testimony: Closing the Skies, Liberating Ukraine

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Working Group on Russian Sanctions* was formed with the primary goal of providing governments and companies around the world with expertise and experience in formulating sanctions proposals. These sanctions aim to increase the cost to Russia for its aggression and support Ukraine in defending its territorial … [Read more...] about Intensifying Sanctions: Strategic Measures to End Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine