PILPG Journal of Frontline Scholarship
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.
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Reparations, Frozen Assets, and Ukraine’s Path to Recovery
By: Ivan Horodyskyy, Dr. Paul R. Williams, & Allyson Reynolds
This article analyzes the role of frozen Russian sovereign assets in bridging the gap between Russia’s legal obligation to make reparation and the delivery of compensation to Ukraine. In doing so, it examines Ukraine’s emerging reparations architecture and assesses proposals for use of the frozen assets in future compensation efforts. The article argues that any Russian sovereign assets lawfully made available for reparative purposes should be directed through a dedicated compensation fund linked to the International Claims Commission and used to satisfy awards arising from Russia’s internationally wrongful acts. While this institutional approach does not resolve the contested legal basis for transferring the assets, it offers a framework for translating Russia’s legal responsibility into meaningful redress for Ukraine.
