Krister Rasmussen

Note

Lawful Ends to Unlawful Wars: Coercion and Voidness in Peacemaking

Many prominent calls for compromise between Russia and Ukraine neglect a binding rule of international law: a treaty by which an aggressor extracts concessions in exchange for peace is void. This Note unpacks the prohibition on coerced treaties and suggests how the war in Ukraine can be ended lawfully.

Nov 30, 2025