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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A Simple US Step Can Help Protect Another Imprisoned Democracy Activist in Russia
After Navalny's death, one of Putin's many political prisoners urgently needs the US to designate him as "unlawfully or wrongfully detained."
The UK Is Failing to Recoup Ill-gotten Gains Linked to the Syrian Regime
Robust laws are needed to account for the ways in which illicit assets are hidden in the UK and ensure justice for survivors of the conflict in Syria.
“Famine is Setting in”: The International Court of Justice Returns to Gaza
The Court ordered Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, in full cooperation with the United Nations, including by opening new land crossing points.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Mar. 25-29)
The latest on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
The Just Security Podcast: A Russian Legal Scholar in Exile on the Future of Resistance to Putin
Viola Gienger recently interviewed Gleb Bogush, a Russian lawyer and expert on international criminal law who fled Russia in 2022.
Gaza’s Famine is Underway
Famine is getting underway in Gaza. The window to “avert” it has closed, and the focus must now pivot to containing the damage. As prospects for an enduring cease-fire remain…
Confronting Forced Demographic Change in Northern Syria: Inclusive Justice for Sustainable Peace
Donors must help pursue justice and accountability for Kurdish victims as they do for other Syrian victims.
Starvation is Starvation is Starvation.
We, as the international community including Israel, should embrace an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to prevent civilians from starving.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Mar. 18-22)
Editors’ Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
A Legal and Moral Victory for Ukraine: Vindicating Ukraine’s Legal Rights Before the International Court of Justice
Ukraine is countering Russia’s aggression in the courtroom, leading to a pivotal moment for international law.
Three Options for Designing a Single Residual Mechanism for Atrocity Crimes
Different models for a single residual mechanism would come with different levels of responsibility for future prosecutions.
Beating Putin’s Game of Nuclear Chicken
The Russian leader regularly threatens to use nuclear weapons to intimidate the US. An effective counter would exploit his fears.