Sahel Countries’ Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...

My bestie is always talking about his partner and he means “law firm partner” but I’m going to start making him say barista.

The Politics of Space Security examines the history of the space age from its origins in national rocket programs of the 1920s and 1930s to the present day, focusing in particular on the political, military, and diplomatic challenges affecting space security. https://ow.ly/Xx3i50Ziup3

The Brief – What’s Montenegro worth to EU?

Oh now the fun part begins

Let’s move on to the fun part of the last day of the Supreme Court term (resignations & retirements)

BREAKING: More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the U.S. hours before the earthquakes are missing after their hotel collapsed.

South Africa faces security test as anti-migrant violence escalates, argues Tiisetso Motsoeneng. www.semafor.com/article/06/2...

Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week

Early responses of U.N. member States have been poor on specifically including disability in the draft #CrimesAgainstHumanity treaty, write Janet Lord, Kate McInnes, and colleagues. But the window for course correction remains open:

A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is facing a significant overhaul, including further staff cuts, according to a statement from a tribal leader during a congressional hearing about federal funding for Indigenous communities for fiscal year 2027.

New Caledonia heads to polls in vote delayed since 2024 p.dw.com/p/5GBz7

Given the discussion on the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement and the provision giving up legal action by either party, re-upping this piece by @shehh.bsky.social which provides helpful context on the ICC as a pathway for justice in Lebanon timep.org/2026/06/18/l... @timep.bsky.social

Had a really great time discussing this book with Natasha Wheatley and Fiona Rose Greenland at the Association for the Study of Nationalisms (ASN) annual conference at @columbiasipa.bsky.social . Thanks to Eugene Finkel for the invitation!

Boat situation 👀

Yesterday, the Senate approved a war powers resolution aiming to block U.S. military action against Iran. While congressional resolutions may lack the force of law, @sranderson.bsky.social explains that they still have some legal effects.

Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry https://aje.news/89y062

Israel has deliberately and intentionally targeted Palestinian children during its military campaign in Gaza, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, a UN commission of inquiry has said. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...

First (but *not* last) #SCOTUS ruling is in Cisco. For the usual 6-3 majority, Barrett effectively guts the Alien Tort Statute and forecloses aiding-and-abetting liability under the Torture Victims Protection Act. A really big (and bad) ruling for accountability for human rights abuses:

Khan is the subject of multiple investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct at the international court.

DC Pride plans: 1. Walk from bar to bar 2. Wait in line for the bar 3. Wait in line for every drink Lemme know if you want to join 🤭

Trial begins of former Central African leader Bozizé www.justiceinfo.net/en/160374-tr...

Israel wants to use football “as an instrument to promote normalization and peace,” as Israel has killed at least 565 Palestinian soccer players, coaches, and sports staff since the start of its genocide in Gaza in 2023. Between 5,000 and 6,000 survivors of the genocide have also lost limbs.

Russian double-tap strike kills 4 rescuers in Kharkiv amid large-scale attack on Ukraine; Soldiers who decline new contracts will keep serving until demobilization, Defense Ministry says; From propagandists to energy revenues, EU hits Russia with new sanctions over Ukraine strikes; and more.

All states have an obligation to work to end the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands. That means holding accountable those companies that lubricate Israeli operations in the West Bank while lining their pockets. My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2026/06/15/t... #bizhumanrights

“Russian operatives ran their sabotage and provocation campaign remotely through social media and the messaging app Telegram, we found, creating fake online far-right and Muslim groups, which were used to organise acts of vandalism in the UK and stir up division and fear.”

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon. buff.ly/6pc2eMp

🚨 The District Court of The Hague has convicted a 58-year-old man of 19 international crimes - including sexual violence - committed in 2013 + 2014 in Syria under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The man has been sentenced to 26 years’ imprisonment. www.rechtspraak.nl/organisatie-...

I know that academics love having conferences in Canada because of Donald John Trump. I get it. But some of us have status on American Airlines because we live in Washington DC and you keep condemning us to a life of switching in Dallas/Fort Worth to get there 😭

If we still funded the social sciences maybe we would know the answer? 🫠

The United Kingdom is preparing to sanction a handful of settler organizations and individual settlers, far less than the bare minimum under its international legal obligations, even as more than 140 Labour MPs urge Starmer to issue a ban on trade with all settlement goods and services.

"The platform includes tools for cataloging evidence, monitoring witness information, and maintaining court records throughout the proceedings." ICC prepares high-tech case management platform for Duterte proceedings: www.msn.com/en-ph/news/n... #ICC

French anti-terrorism prosecutors say they have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over Israel’s alleged mistreatment of French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/...

The morning coffee read: #ForensicArchitecture #Namibia #Genocide www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Is this thing actually stupid 🤔 I know the answer

really important message - @charlicarpenter.bsky.social www.worldpoliticsreview.com/non-prolifer...

Not now flesh-eating screwworm fly

Germany loses to Austria and Portugal in vote for UN Security Council seats. Zimbabwe and Trinidad & Tobago were each elected unopposed. Kyrgyzstan was also elected to a seat, winning out against the Philippines www.dw.com/en/un-securi...

Before #Russia's recent escalated bombardments of #Ukraine, the new Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine took another step forward. Iryna Mudra, Amb. Anton Korynevych, Mykola Yurlov and Mark Ellis outline the potential impact: #RussiaUkraineWar

#Zambia’s cancellation of the RightsCon #DigitalRights summit is an indication not only of #China’s influence, but also of the #DemocraticBacksliding under Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, write Jane Munga and Steve Feldstein @stevefeldstein.bsky.social):

Is Deep-Seabed Mining Compatible with the Human Right to a Healthy Environment? Insights from the ICJ and IACtHR Climate Change Advisory Opinions | by Samantha Robb, Naima Taafaki-Fifita and Michelle Bender

Moldova’s ‘Plan B’ for EU accession is to join Romania, says deputy PM

Our demonstration is about “a love of justice, a love of equality” says actor, Ian Mckellen, as he joined the "Commonwealth Walk of Shame" this weekend to protest against the 29 Commonwealth nations that criminalise same-sex-intimacy www.theguardian.com/culture/2026... @theianmckellen.bsky.social

“These are burdens no child should ever carry.” Struggling families in Gaza turn to child labor to survive, Hassan Abo Qamar reports. Amid the genocide, children are picking up work, sometimes as the sole providers for their families.

Current students, grad students & early-career professionals are all welcome to apply! Apply by June 15 for our Fall 2026 research internships (Sept-Dec) 👇 https://bit.ly/MPIintern

“The report said the cases the UN had verified were carried out against 14 men, seven women, nine boys and one girl. The violations included rape, gang rape, forced nudity, & violence to genitals committed by officers from the Israeli military, police and prison service.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his forces to expand their control of the Gaza Strip while the country’s military launched strikes on south Beirut. www.semafor.com/article/05/2...

Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.

Norway to join France-led nuclear deterrence programme