Civilian Harm

Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.

Prosecutions for environmental destruction have been notably absent from war crimes trials to date. In Ukraine, this is about to change.

States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.

Two key issues in Department of Defense Law of War Manual on harm to non-combatants.

When it comes to the laws of war, a substantial number of commentators can play the notes but not the music. This essay examines the Hamas-Israel War in light of this ever-evolving…

Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

States must invest in “alternative” sites for atrocity prevention because “primary” sites such as the Security Council are foreclosed.

Former Obama officials write: If the White House is serious about protecting Gaza’s civilians, they need to do more than urge that Israel adhere to the law. They must make clear…

All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.

The Sanders resolution offers a pathway to consider the role U.S. weapons are playing in devastating harm to civilians in Gaza and debate the wisdom and consequences of continuing…

A Security Council resolution on funding AU missions risks not only peacekeeping but also UN human rights and civilian protection priorities.