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What's the role of international law in times of war?

By Leila Fadel

Published June 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM EDT

With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matthias Goldmann, professor of International Law at EBS University of Business and Law in Germany, about the relevance of international law in conflict.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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