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 Big Few Weeks for Guantanamo: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
"It’s been an uncharacteristically Guantanamo-news-filled few weeks – some good, some bad, some ugly. Here’s a quick rundown of recent developments."

For 9/11 Families, Plea Deals Are the Only Path Forward
There is more bipartisan consensus than ever before that military commissions have failed to provide justice for 9/11 families. Plea deals are a way out. The only thing standing…

Чому “Гібридний” український трибунал щодо злочину агресії не є відповіддю
(This article is also available in English here. Переклад статті здійснений завдяки Юлії Серединській та Мар’яні Антонович.)…

Why a “Hybrid” Ukrainian Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression Is Not the Answer
(Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут. This article is also available in Ukrainian here.) It is welcome news that the U.K. Government…

On Ukraine, Europeans are Doing More Than Many Seem to Think
Data shows the EU and its member countries committed slightly more to Ukraine than the US last year, drawing on respective areas of strength.

Haiti’s Police Protests Highlight Armed Gangs’ Ties to Government
In January alone, at least 16 officers died and two others are missing. The culprits are armed gangs tied to official corruption.

Вид трибуналу грає важливу роль для оцінки імунітетів у Спеціальному трибуналі щодо агресії проти України
Наш аналіз підкреслює, що можливість судити російських високопосадовців за злочин агресії буде…

The Just Security Podcast: Two Years After the Myanmar Coup
On the two-year anniversary of the coup, we speak with Akila Radhakrishnan and Angela Mudukuti from the Global Justice Center.

In Evaluating Immunities before a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine, the Type of Tribunal Matters
The ability to try senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression will depend on the specific nature of the tribunal.

U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow
Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.

The United Nations in Hindsight: The Security Council, One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
"The last 11 months have shown that, despite the Council’s impotence, dialogue and diplomacy can still play an important role in brokering solutions to alleviating the consequences…

Ending Selective Justice for the International Crime of Aggression
For aggression against Ukraine, fixing the statute of Int'l Criminal Court rather than erecting an ad hoc tribunal is best approach - writes first Chief Prosecutor of the ICC.