Law After Atrocity: Genocide, Justice, and Who Gets Held Accountable

What happens after the unthinkable? In this episode, Geetaali Malhotra speaks with Prof. Juan Vallejo, Assistant Professor at O.P. Jindal Global University and expert in international criminal law and humanitarian law, about how international legal systems confront the aftermath of atrocity.They explore the legal architecture surrounding genocide, the legacy of tribunals like the ICTY and ICTR, and the evolving role of the International Criminal Court. The conversation unpacks difficult questions: Who gets prosecuted and who doesn’t? From the politics of accountability to the limits of international law, this episode critically examines what justice really means in the wake of mass violence and how it must ultimately evolve for the future.