Gulf states have the right to defend themselves against Iran’s attacks
Against a backdrop of mounting regional instability, political and military developments in the MENA are now inseparable from the legal...
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March 18th is a National Day and a Minute of Silence for the Martyrs and Missing Persons in Syria
Fadel Abdulghany On March 18, 2011, security forces in Daraa opened fire on demonstrators demanding the release of detained schoolchildren, killing...
Why Iran cannot legally justify its attacks on Gulf states
Following a large-scale joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran on last month, which led to the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei...
The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Mirror of International Law
Fadel Abdulghany The closure of an international strait by a neighboring state during an armed conflict raises a question about the...
Syrian Refugees in Egypt: Legalization of their Status or a Systematic Campaign of Repression?
Fadel Abdulghany Since late 2024, Egyptian authorities have escalated a series of legal, administrative, and security measures targeting refugees and asylum...
Guarantees of Non-repetition in Post-Assad Syria: From Rhetorical Commitment to Institutional Transformation
Fadel Abdulghany The fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 opened a historic window for Syria to confront one of...
Why Should Syria File a Complaint about the Use of Its Airspace in the Iran War?
Fadel Abdulghany Syria, despite not being a party to the armed confrontation that erupted on February 28 and continues between the...
The Importance of Maintaining the Separation of Powers during Political Transitions
Fadel Abdulghany The principle of separation of powers—executive, legislative, and judicial—is one of the most influential principles in the development of...
Deadly Legacy: The Explosive Remnants of War in Syria
Fadel Abdulghany More than a decade after the outbreak of armed conflict, Syria remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the...
For The Light of Human Rights To Not Go Out
Fadel Abdulghany The international human rights system, which took shape in the aftermath of the Second World War, is facing a...