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David Scheffer

The Fate of Justice in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

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Just Security
David Scheffer

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
AP Photos
Human Rights

Deterrence Lawfare to Save Taiwan

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Just Security
David Scheffer

David Scheffer argues for Washington to employ "a powerful lawfare deterrent" towards China in the case of an invasion of Taiwan.

The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese navy ship conduct what it called an "unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, 2023.
AP Photos
Global Politics

Will Putin Face Arrest after International Criminal Court Warrant?

In the News
PBS NewsHour
David Scheffer

Putin "goes to his grave being an indicted fugitive of an international criminal tribunal," says Nonresident Senior Fellow David Scheffer.

Putin and Xi in Moscow in front of a mural.
Reuters
Global Politics

Prosecuting the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine

In the News
United States Institute of Peace
David Scheffer

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and the Ukrainian Embassy to the United States discuss the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.

Residential buildings in the town of Irpin, outside Kyiv, Ukraine, destroyed in the Russian invasion.
Reuters
Defense and Security

War Crimes Expert: Putin Incriminates Himself Every Day

In the News
PBS: Amanpour and Company
David Scheffer

David Scheffer advises on how to collect evidence of Russia's actions in Ukraine with Michel Martin and Chrisitane Amanpour.

David Scheffer points to a poster with "Up to $5 million reward, wanted" in front of a blue and beige map. Human Rights

Amb. Scheffer: China Perpetuates "the Big Lie" on Uyghurs

In the News
CNN Amanpour
David Scheffer

David Scheffer and Uyghur activist Jewher Ilham talk to Christiane Amanpour following a report accusing China of "genocide."

Left to right: David Scheffer, Christiane Amanopour, and Jewher Ilham on CNN. Human Rights

Grandstanding in the Situation Room

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Global Insight by David Scheffer

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

The White House, Washington, DC
David Everett Strickler
Defense and Security

Why John Bolton Threatened the ICC

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

John Bolton speaking at a podium
Gage Skidmore
Global Politics