Public International Law & Policy Group

PILPG Journal of Frontline Scholarship

eISSN 3071 060X · Arlington, Virginia · Open Access · Est. 2025

PILPG Journal of Frontline Scholarship is guided by the belief that meaningful progress in peace and justice is driven by collaboration across generations, disciplines, and experiences. The mission of the publication is to elevate practitioner-informed, academically grounded, and forward-looking analysis that can shape real-world outcomes in conflict resolution, accountability, and international law. We aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while mentoring the next generation of peacebuilders and legal experts through intentional co-authorship. By centering voices from the field and providing space for emerging professionals, the publication promotes a more inclusive and dynamic vision of global legal scholarship. Upholding high standards of intellectual contribution through peer review and editorial oversight, PILPG Journal of Frontline Scholarship is committed to producing work that is both rigorous and relevant. As part of our mission to democratize knowledge, all publications are freely accessible and can be found on this page.

Submissions are by invitation only. We do not accept unsolicited articles.

Latest Issue

Intricacies and Challenges in Building a Lasting Peace for Ukraine

By: Dr. Yuna Potomkina, Dr. Paul R. Williams & Paula C. Kates

Intricacies and Challenges in Building a Lasting Peace for Ukraine

This article examines peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, tracing efforts from 2014 to 2025 and identifying recurring patterns in Russia’s negotiating approach. It outlines key elements for a durable peace process, including Ukrainian leadership, inclusive participation, a monitored ceasefire, credible security guarantees, and binding legal commitments.

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April 2026 · Peace Process · Vol. 2 · No. 2

Judicial Reform

Resilient Justice: Ukraine's Judicial Reform Amid War on the Path to EU Accession

This article examines Ukraine’s judicial reform amid Russia’s war of aggression and the country’s pursuit of EU membership, highlighting the judiciary’s central role in democratic transformation, its resilience under wartime conditions, and the influence of EU accession requirements on the reform agenda.

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January 2026 • Vol. 2 • No. 1
Accountability

Toward Justice for Ukraine: Designing a Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has exposed the absence of a forum to prosecute the crime of aggression. This article reviews four institutional models for a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and explains why the Council of Europe framework emerged as the most viable option.

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Vol. 1 • No. 3 • Nov 2025
Accountability

Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Under Pressure of War and Diplomacy: Whither International Law?

This article examines the legal and diplomatic pressures on Ukraine's territorial integrity during Russia's invasion. It reviews Russia's attempts to alter borders through unlawful force, the legal limits on territorial concessions in peace talks and the risks of legitimizing occupation. It argues that protecting Ukraine's recognized borders is essential for global security and the integrity of international law.

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Vol. 1 • No. 4 • Nov 2025
Post-conflict State Building

The United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund as a New Paradigm in Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance

This article analyzes the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Agreement of April 2025 and examines how an equity based partnership model can reshape reconstruction finance by aligning investment incentives with strategic reconstruction and critical minerals development goals.

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Vol. 1 • No. 1 • Aug 2025

PILPG Journal of Frontline Scholarship is published by the Public International Law and Policy Group (PILPG)
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