Russia is accused of assassinating political opponents. Alexei Navalny, poisoned with Novichok, was detained upon his return to Russia, sparking widespread protests and arrests. This raises questions about Russia's political system and Putin's power.

Jamison Firestone, a lawyer in Russia, uncovered a $230 million tax fraud, the largest in Russian history. His colleague Sergei Magnitsky's death led to the global adoption of the Magnitsky Act, sanctioning human rights offenders.

The book 'The Incarcerated Modern' by Golnar Nikpour examines Iran's transformation into a modern state with a significant prison population, highlighting the impact of the carceral system on Iranian citizenship and political identity.

The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations collaborates with McCain Institute at ASU and ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law to host a speaker series on Great Power Competition.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for deporting Ukrainian children. This marks Putin as the third sitting leader indicted by the ICC. The interview discusses ICC's origins, challenges, and its authority, highlighting its non-UN, treaty-based nature.

The EU plans to establish a special court with UN support to prosecute Russian leaders, including Putin, for aggression in Ukraine. This court aims to address the challenges faced by international justice systems, exemplified by the Serbian leader Milosevic's trial. Theconversation.com

The book, 'Hiding in Plain Sight', explores the global pursuit of war criminals from WWII to the War on Terror, detailing various diplomatic and military strategies used for apprehending suspects and highlighting the challenges faced in international justice and human rights.