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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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Mike McCord, testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill.

DoD Can’t Move Forward on Civilian Casualties Without Looking Back

"Neglecting past cases would be a grave mistake that could damage the credibility of an otherwise promising process."
Different Russian rubles background.

Why Proposals for U.S. to Liquidate and Use Russian Central Bank Assets Are Legally Unavailable

The proposed action against Russia's Central Bank is most likely available under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

How the War in Ukraine Illustrates the Weakness of US Policy Toward Africa

Two UN votes and the energy security-sanctions squeeze exemplify the failed approach to significant players on the international stage.

Наступний акт Путіна в Україні – і як США та союзники можуть підготуватися

"Путін ... може «покласти око» на 9 травня, велике російське національне свято, яке знаменує перемогу…

Putin’s Next Play in Ukraine – And How the US and Allies Can Prepare

He may be aiming to score a visible success by the May 9 national holiday marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

The OSCE Report on War Crimes in Ukraine: Key Takeaways

Report analyzes possible violations of IHL and IHRL, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
US vehicle is pictured at a military base in Rumaylan (Rmeilan) in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on July 28, 2020. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP) (Photo by DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

How International Justice Can Succeed in Ukraine and Beyond

A combination of innovative and long-overdue improvements could help ensure accountability for atrocities in this war and in so many others.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 4: (L-R) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) talks with committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting to vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Capitol Hill, April 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. The committee voted 11-11 and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will use a procedural move to advance Jacksons nomination. A confirmation vote from the full Senate will come later this week. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images).

The Need for Urgency in Closing the War Crimes Act’s Loopholes

Given constitutional constraints on retroactive changes to criminal laws, every day Congress fails to act is another day it affords war criminals impunity.

Top Cover: Congressional Republicans Pave Way for US Policy Shift on Int’l Criminal Court

We cataloged every Congressional Republican statement on the International Criminal Court exercising jurisdiction over Russian nationals committing war crimes in Ukraine.

Expanding the U.S. War Crimes Act: Lessons from the Administration’s Proposals in 1996

Michael Matheson reflects on his testimony on behalf of the administration in 1996 proposing the reforms Congress is contemplating today.
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How Strengthening the Corporate Transparency Act Can Help the IRS Follow the Money

Stronger tools are needed for regulators to identify the true owners of financial holdings.
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