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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Anatomy of MAGA Conspiracy of Assassination Attempt Against Trump: What It Tells Us
"There is a through line that is often missing from analysis of these events."
Sec. Blinken’s View on Sanctions Against the ICC: A More Complete Picture
Analysis of the Secretary of State's exact statements on the prospect of congressional efforts to sanction the International Criminal Court.
What the ICC Prosecutor Charged – and Didn’t Charge – in Gaza Warrants
Analysis of some of the charges that were -- and were not -- included in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's application for warrants.
A Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Draws More Engagement from States
Another resolution will be required in October to overcome objections that have blocked advancement of the treaty to formal negotiations.
The ICC Arrest Warrants: Even a Strong U.S. Reaction Should Not Include Sanctions
Ambassador Todd Buchwald draws lessons from past U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court as a guide for U.S. policymakers in responding to arrest warrants for Israeli…
The Just Security Podcast: A Request for ICC Arrest Warrants and the Israel-Hamas War
The ICC Prosecutor's application for arrest warrants could have far-reaching consequences for international justice and the Israel-Hamas war.
Nuts & Bolts of Int’l Criminal Court Arrest Warrant Applications for Senior Israeli Officials and Hamas Leaders
Leading international humanitarian law and international criminal law expert unpacks this major development.
Timeline of Int’l Criminal Court Arrest Warrant Applications for Gaza War: What Comes Next and How We Got Here
A timeline of the procedures preceding and expected to follow the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's application for arrest warrants in Israel-Hamas war.
Do Not Destroy the Int’l Criminal Court for Pursuing Accountability in Gaza
Former State Department official discusses implications of potential political backlash against International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants in Israel - Hamas war.…
Women Are at the Center of Ukraine’s Path to Justice and Recovery
Women are playing central roles in Ukraine's fight for justice, peace, and accountability amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
The Register of Damages for Ukraine Opens for Claims Submissions
The Register of Damages will use tools of international law to collect, assess, and categorize claims of harm caused by Russia’s invasion.
What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?
A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.