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The 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 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.
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Featured Publications
Insights from PILPG’s Frontline Scholarship Series
Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Under Pressure of War and Diplomacy: Whither International Law?
By Elayne Whyte-Gomez, Kushtrim Istrefi & Sindija Beta
This article examines the legal and diplomatic challenges to Ukraine's territorial integrity in the face of Russian invasion. Through doctrinal analysis of international law, it argues that Ukraine's case represents a critical test for the post-1945 international legal order.
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November 2025 · Accountability
Toward Justice for Ukraine: Designing a Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
By Dr Paul R Williams and Sindija Beta
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has revealed a critical gap in international criminal justice, namely the absence of a forum to prosecute the crime of aggression. This paper examines the legal and political foundations for a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and explains why the Council of Europe framework emerged as the most viable path.
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November 2025 · Accountability
Delivering Justice for Russia’s Brutal War of Aggression: Lessons in Lawfare
By Ambassador Beth Van Schaack
This paper surveys the unprecedented range of justice initiatives mobilized in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, illustrating how law can be wielded as a strategic instrument of resistance and accountability.
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October 2025 · Accountability
The United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund as a New Paradigm in Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance
By Henry T. Scott & Dr. Paul R. Williams
This paper analyzes the United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Agreement of April 2025, examining its potential to redefine post conflict reconstruction finance through an innovative equity based partnership model.
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August 2025 · Post Conflict State Building
Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Under Pressure of War and Diplomacy: Whither International Law?
By Elayne Whyte-Gomez, Kushtrim Istrefi & Sindija Beta
This article examines the legal and diplomatic challenges to Ukraine's territorial integrity in the face of Russian invasion. Through doctrinal analysis of international law, it argues that Ukraine's case represents a critical test for the post-1945 international legal order.
Read full article here
November 2025 · Accountability
Toward Justice for Ukraine: Designing a Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
By Dr Paul R Williams and Sindija Beta
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has revealed a critical gap in international criminal justice, namely the absence of a forum to prosecute the crime of aggression. This paper examines the legal and political foundations for a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and explains why the Council of Europe framework emerged as the most viable path.
Read full article here
November 2025 · Accountability
Delivering Justice for Russia’s Brutal War of Aggression: Lessons in Lawfare
By Ambassador Beth Van Schaack
This paper surveys the unprecedented range of justice initiatives mobilized in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, illustrating how law can be wielded as a strategic instrument of resistance and accountability.
Read full article here
October 2025 · Accountability
The United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund as a New Paradigm in Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance
By Henry T. Scott & Dr. Paul R. Williams
This paper analyzes the United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Agreement of April 2025, examining its potential to redefine post conflict reconstruction finance through an innovative equity based partnership model.
Read full article here
August 2025 · Post Conflict State Building
Latest Publication
Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Under Pressure of War and Diplomacy: Whither International Law?
By Elayne Whyte-Gomez, Kushtrim Istrefi & Sindija Beta
This article examines the legal and diplomatic challenges to Ukraine's territorial integrity in the face of Russian invasion. Through doctrinal analysis of international law, it argues that Ukraine's case represents a critical test for the post-1945 international legal order. The article situates Russia's attempts to change borders through unlawful use of force, evaluates the legal constraints on peace negotiations related to territorial integrity, and analyzes the risks of legitimizing unlawful occupation. It concludes that defending Ukraine's internationally-recognized borders is essential for maintaining global security and stability, through the integrity of international legal norms and ensuring accountability for violations of the prohibition on the use of force.
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November 2025 · Accountability
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