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Author: Timothée Hillier-Davis

Timothée Hillier-Davis ist Researcher in der Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA), wo er ein Netz­werk für Friedens­forschung aufbaut. Zu seinen Forschungs­interessen gehören europäische Sicher­heit, inter­nationale Beziehungen und nukleare Ab­rüstung. // Timothée Hillier-Davis is a Researcher working on the Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) and building a network of peace research. With a BA in European Studies and a MSc in Political Science from Leiden University, his research interests include European Security, Inter­national Affairs, and Nuclear Dis­armament.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sitting at a conference desk and speaking into a microphone. In front of him on the desk is a nameplate with "UKRAINE" written on it.

Is Lawfare Fair? Russia’s Illegal War and the International System

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The search for recognised political legitimacy and legality is integral to states which take part in the international system. As Moscow’s acts of aggression continue in Ukraine, the international community has not been able to end the war, nor appropriately address its illegality. With Russia’s actions strictly going against international law, the use of legal means to lock-in the status quo has been a key part of the Russian war strategy. This blog conceptualises lawfare and contextualises its uses by Russia at the UN level.

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