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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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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.