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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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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…
Oct. 3, 2023
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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…
Oct. 2, 2023
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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.
Sep. 29, 2023
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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.
Sep. 29, 2023
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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.
Sep. 29, 2023 , and 3 more
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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.
Sep. 27, 2023 , and 1 more
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Pivoting to Prevention: How the Biden Administration Can Accelerate Implementation of the Atrocity Prevention Agenda

The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.
Sep. 26, 2023
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Why “Associated Forces” Should be Kept Out of Any New AUMF

Any new AUMF must be limited to only the clearly specified non-state armed groups Congress has voted to authorize war against.
Sep. 26, 2023
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The Fate of Justice in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

It is not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Sep. 25, 2023
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Questions for Congress to Ask the Biden Administration at the AUMF Hearing

Congress should seek to determine how the executive branch interprets and relies on the 2001 AUMF and where the administration stands on proposed reforms that have been widely…
Sep. 25, 2023
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The Future Battlefield: Governed by International Law or Kriegsraison?

Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.
Sep. 21, 2023

Ethiopia’s Conflict Is Spreading, But UN Human Rights Council May End Expert Investigation Anyway

EU presses to let mandate end despite commission finding that “past and current abuses in these four regions demand further investigation.”
Sep. 20, 2023 and
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