A Primer on Just War Theory and the Iran War
The “just war doctrine” has unexpectedly emerged as a point of contention in American political discourse. Speaking at…
In Response to the Letter by International Law Experts
Introduction On April 2nd, over 100 U.S.-based international law experts published a Letter expressing “profound concern about serious…
Slippery Slope to Total War
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will…
U.S. Strikes on Iran Violate UN Charter and May Be War Crimes
The United States and Israel initiated strikes on Iran over one month ago, on February 28, 2026. The…
Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire
Iran’s attacks on neutral shipping and potential mining of the Strait of Hormuz violate both the law of…
Hypothetical Legal Advice to SecDef Hegseth on “No Quarter” Statement (from Office of General Counsel)
The following hypothetical legal memorandum imagines what the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Defense would advise…
Sinking Iran’s Frigate IRIS Dena and the Law of Naval Warfare
Early in the morning of March 4, a U.S. Navy attack submarine, the USS Charlotte, sank an Iranian…
U.S. and Israel Aggression, Iran Misdirected Self-Defense, and Gulf State Self-Defense
The United States and Israel began major military operations against Iran on Feb. 28, in manifest violation of…
Expert Q&A on the U.S. Boat Strikes
Is it legal to use lethal force to target suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas or…