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.

Latest Publication

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

By Tetyana Antsupova, Dr. Paul R. Williams & Anjali Narayanan

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

This article analyzes Ukraine's ongoing judicial reform in the context of Russia's war of aggression and Ukraine's pursuit of European Union membership. Since the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, the judiciary has become a central pillar of Ukraine's democratic transformation, facing entrenched corruption, post-Soviet legacies, and fluctuating political will. The 2022 Russian invasion accelerated reform efforts, reinforcing the judiciary's dual role in maintaining domestic justice and prosecuting war crimes. This article highlights the resilience of legal institutions and professionals working under extreme conditions and examines how EU accession requirements have shaped Ukraine's legal agenda.

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January 2026 · Judicial Reform
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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November 2025
Post Conflict State Building

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

This paper 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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August 2025

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