Armed Conflict

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Extend US Leadership on Ukraine to Post-War Reconstruction Too

G7 donors are planning now for Ukraine’s recovery. Experts explain why that should include appointing an American to lead coordination.

Dec. 22, 2022 Josh Rudolph, Norman L. Eisen and 1 more

Час на боці України, а не Росії

Ключем до припинення цієї війни є усвідомлення Росією того, що вона не може її виграти, а не бажання…

Dec. 21, 2022 Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks at a news conference on government spending at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 07, 2022

The FY 2023 NDAA Falls Short on Security Assistance Oversight

The NDAA did little to address the civilian harm, corruption, and weapons diversion linked to U.S. security assistance and cooperation.

Dec. 21, 2022 Ari Tolany

Time Is On Ukraine’s Side, Not Russia’s

Erroneous assumptions mask evidence that Putin's maximalist goals in the war are becoming less attainable by the day.

Dec. 21, 2022 Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel

Dutch Court, in Life Sentences: Russia Had “Overall Control” of Forces in Eastern Ukraine Downing of Flight MH17

The finding was part of the guilty verdicts against 3 commanders of Russian-backed forces in the 2014 shootdown of the civilian airliner.

Dec. 19, 2022 Marieke de Hoon

Incremental Progress on Civilian Harm in the FY2023 National Defense Bill

The NDAA includes much-needed measures to prevent and respond to civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations abroad.

Dec. 19, 2022 John Ramming Chappell

U.S. Soldiers of the 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Ordnance Battalion, drive military vehicles to the explosives range at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 29, 2019. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers utilize these ranges to provide controlled disposal of explosive Ordnance. The Coalition is in Iraq by invitation of, and operates in close coordination with, the Government of Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)

Missed Opportunities and Minor Progress: The FY 2023 National Defense Bill and War Powers

One big disappointing omission and otherwise a mixed bag from the standpoint of winding down the United States’ forever wars -- despite leaders of both parties having proclaimed…

Dec. 15, 2022 Brian Finucane and Heather Brandon-Smith

The U.N. Fact-Finding Mission: An Accountability Turn for Iran?

The creation of the first U.N. fact-finding mission on Iran signals that the world will not stand silent in the face of egregious human rights abuses.

Dec. 15, 2022 Sun Kim

As Haiti’s Last 10 Lawmakers’ Terms Expire, Political Transition Must Take Priority Over Military Intervention

A human rights defender urges the US to press the Prime Minister to reach an agreement to proceed with a civil society transition plan.

Dec. 15, 2022 Pierre Espérance

A Presidential Appeal to the US and the EU for Bosnia’s Democratization

Željko Komšić, a member of Bosnia's presidency, calls for allies to press for an end to sectarianism rather than reinforcing it.

Dec. 12, 2022 Željko Komšić

The Absolute Clarity of International Legal Practice’s Rejection of Immunity Before International Criminal Courts

Former President of the International Criminal Court addresses, in detail, a critical issue that’s emerged on whether (and how) Putin and other top leaders can be prosecuted.

Dec. 8, 2022 Chile Eboe-Osuji

Just Security Experts Give Address at Int’l Criminal Court’s Assembly of State Parties Side Event

Our experts make the case for reforming the jurisdiction of the ICC to directly address the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine.

Dec. 7, 2022 Just Security

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