Armed Conflict

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If the UN and Member States Are Serious About Preventing Atrocities, It’s Time to Reboot a Key Office

Member States claim to want peace. Addressing issues in the "Joint Office" would elevate atrocity prevention as a priority.
International Criminal Court (ICC)'s Deputy Prosecutor Gilles Dutertre (L) and Prosecutor Mandiaye Niang (R)

What Just Happened: With ICC Sanctions

The effects of President Donald Trump's revocation of Biden's E.O. terminating sanctions against the ICC, and what comes next.
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Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.
U.S. Vice President (L), Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) and President Joe Biden (R) deliver remarks at a podium

A Brief Reflection on the War in Gaza as the Biden Administration Ends

Subjecting the policies of the Biden administration to evaluation and criticism is not only fair but healthy. But if the objective is to do better in the future, we will fail unless…

Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence

The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.
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Why Palestinian Families Are Suing the State Department for Failing to Enforce the Leahy Law

The plaintiffs in Amal Gaza, et al v. Secretary Antony Blinken, et al have a single demand of the State Department: obey the law.
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The US Sudan Genocide Determination Requires the Suspension of Arms Sales to the UAE

The U.S. genocide determination should trigger concerted efforts to support the people of Sudan and set an example that wars and human rights abuses should not and cannot be profitable.…
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Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio

Experts suggest questions for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's confirmation hearing for Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio.
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Human Rights Priorities for 2025: The Global Landscape

The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.
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The Long Road to Damascus: How the Syrian Rebels Toppled Assad and What Comes Next

"The international community sidelined and ignored Syria over the past five years and it cannot afford to repeat that mistake."
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Beyond ‘Critical’ Minerals, Don’t Forget Gold’s Role as a Driver of Economic Growth — and Conflict

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.
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El Pacto de Seguridad del Tratado de Río y las consecuencias imprevistas de amenazar a Canadá, Groenlandia y Panamá

This article is also available in English here. La presente traducción es cortesía del autor. Las recientes declaraciones del presidente electo Donald Trump sobre la política…
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