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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Lithuania Leaving Cluster Munition Ban Undermines Agreement, Threatens Crucial Norms
All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.
Toward an International Register of Damage for the Occupation of Palestinian Territory
The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, finding Israel’s…
The Just Security Podcast: The Evolution of U.S. Hostage Policy
Joining this episode are Jim Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, and Luke Hartig, a former senior director at the National Security Council.
The Aftermath of the Haniyeh Killing: How to Avoid a New Middle East War
Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.
Making Russia Pay to Strengthen Ukraine
Collective countermeasures are the effective legal mechanism for Ukraine to restore some balance vis-à-vis Russia.
Space May be Opening for Negotiations with Iran
As Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's officially assumes office tomorrow, there is a limited window of opportunity for renewed nuclear diplomacy.
International Court of Justice’s Call on All States to End Israel’s Occupation and Find a Path to Peace
President of the Open Society Foundations, Binaifer Nowrojee, discusses implications of ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.
US Arrests Former Syrian Prison Chief – But Will the Charges Prove Equal to His Crimes?
Prosecutors can do more to hold al-Sheikh fully to account under the Torture Act and the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act.
Since James Foley’s Death, a `Moral Awakening’ in America on Hostages Held Abroad
August 19 will mark 10 years since our son, James W. Foley, an American freelance journalist, was publicly beheaded by ISIS to fuel the violent extremist group’s hate-filled…
Assessing the Civilian and Political Institutions of Armed Non-State Actors under International Law
International law must better understand and account for the realities of civilian life in territory under armed group control.
The State Department’s Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance: How to Make a Good Thing Better
The State Department's Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance process is a good start but changes can improve function and transparency.
Sweeping ICC Sanctions Bill Would Harm Victims, U.S. Interests
After months of warnings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced on May 20 that he was seeking arrest warrants against top Israeli officials and Hamas commanders…