Indus Waters Treaty and the Fundamental Change of Circumstances: Misinterpretations and Misapplications of International Law
India’s demand to modify the historic Indus Waters Treaty based on “fundamental change of circumstances” is legally flawed.
Lawfare in South Asia: the Pahalgam Incident and ‘Abeyance’ of the Indus Water Treaty
This article critically examines India’s response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist incident, arguing that actions such as blaming Pakistan and suspending the Indus Water Treaty were illegal, unethical, and in violation of international law.
Clarifying Misconceptions about the IWT Dispute
India’s “abeyance” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is legally questionable under international law, violating obligations to Pakistan.
Unpacking the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of Israel’s Policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
This paper argues that the discussion around drone warfare is ideologically skewed and examines potential impact of AI in drone warfare
The International Court of Justices Advisory Opinion on the Israeli presence in the Occupied Territories
An analysis of the ICJ’s advisory opinion on Israeli occupation of Gaza, the West Bank of the River Jordan, and East Jerusalem
Assessing Compliance with Provisional Measures in Genocide Cases, the Good and the Bad
Assessing compliance with provisional measures in South Africa v. Israel and what the Court can do to improve adherence to its orders
Reading the Political: What Justice Pal’s Dissent at Tokyo Tells Us About the Present Moment
Justice Pal’s powerful dissent at the Tokyo Trials after the Second World War where he challenged the very premise of the trials themselves
Care And/About Justice: Seeing The Other
International law – mainly its main actors – has failed to provide care for all
The ICJ’s Upcoming Advisory Opinion on Palestine: A Fragile Hope
Expectations from the International Court of Justice’s upcoming advisory opinion on Palestine
CERD as a Means of Lawfare at the ICJ
The CERD’s compromissory clause allowing States to bring disputes under the Convention to the ICJ is misused for strategic gains, rather than as a means of seeking redress.