Armed Conflict

Just Security’s expert authors provide analysis on the legal, policy, and strategic dimensions of armed conflict, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, counterterrorism operations, conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, and other armed conflicts across the globe, with a focus on international humanitarian law, war crimes and accountability, mitigating and remedying civilian harm, and the humanitarian impacts of warfare.

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Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders

Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.
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The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of the Defense Department with Colin Kahl

Just Security’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Tess Bridgeman sat down with Colin Kahl, the former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

US Policy on Marshall Islands Nuclear Test Compensation Must Change – China Is Watching

The legacy of 67 blasts over a decade, buried nuclear waste and human subject studies creates a moral and strategic imperative.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Key Takeaways from September 28 House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on AUMF Reform

The HFAC hearing clarified the shallowness of the Biden administration’s conception of AUMF reform, divisions between the political branches and within the House, and the risks…

The NY Trump Civil Fraud Trial: From Tipping Point to Toppling Over

What to expect in the coming days and weeks, including the risk-rewards Trump faces in testifying.
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Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light

From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.

AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations

The most immediate threat is not the “AI apocalypse” – where machines take over the world – but humans leveraging AI to establish new patterns of violence and domination…
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UN Human Rights Council Should Extend Investigation Commission on Ethiopia

Only a neutral body like the ICHREE can conduct a comprehensive investigation into the atrocities in Tigray and other conflicts in Ethiopia. Ending its mandate risks complicity…
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True-Believers and Nay-Sayers: This Year’s UNGA Had Something for Everyone

The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.
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UNGA 78 High-Level Week: Ups, Downs, and the Outlook Ahead

Five takeaways, including major themes and dynamics, notable points of tension, and ideas on the way forward from this year's UN meetings.
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The Just Security Podcast: U.N. General Assembly Recap

Returning to the show to discuss what we learned from the U.N.’s High-Level week is Richard Gowan, U.N. Director at Crisis Group.
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Tracking UNGA 78: Notable Moments and Key Themes

During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
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