Commentary
The Race to Mine the Moon Is On—And It Urgently Needs Some Clear International Rules
Mar 5, 2026
International Law
International Law
International law governs the relationships among nations and international organizations and includes humanitarian, criminal, military, maritime, trade, and environmental laws and treaties such as the Geneva Conventions and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. RAND research has helped to clarify issues of global governance with regard to the environment, counterterrorism and security, piracy, human and drug trafficking, and finance.
