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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Resilient Justice: Ukraine's Judicial Reform Amid War on the Path to EU Accession
By: Tetyana Antsupova, Dr. Paul R. Williams & Anjali Narayanan
This article analyzes Ukraine's ongoing judicial reform in the context of Russia's war of aggression and Ukraine's pursuit of European Union membership. Since the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, the judiciary has become a central pillar of Ukraine's democratic transformation, facing entrenched corruption, post-Soviet legacies, and fluctuating political will. The 2022 Russian invasion accelerated reform efforts, reinforcing the judiciary's dual role in maintaining domestic justice and prosecuting war crimes. This article highlights the resilience of legal institutions and professionals working under extreme conditions and examines how EU accession requirements have shaped Ukraine's legal agenda.
