USA · Völkerrechtsblog
An Iranian individual traverses the streets of Tehran, with life dictated by meticulous calculation. Words are carefully considered prior to being spoken. Opinions are scrutinised, gestures are moderated, and silences are deliberately curated.
In June 2023, Iwrote hereabout the defamation case relating to the media reporting on allegations of war crimes by Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith (‘BRS’). The defamation case was completed in 2025, when BRS’sappeal againstthe defamation findingwas rejected.
The prohibition on the use of force is international law’s foundational rule. But not every violation of that rule is the same.