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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2023 Forward: Democracy, Russia-Ukraine War, Tech Policy, Climate Change
"In the final few days of 2022, we turn again to an expression of thanks – to our amazing colleagues who help produce Just Security, to our authors who fill the pages with their…
Major Highlights of the January 6th Report
Among the investigation's closest observers, Goodman and Hendrix analyze key new revelations in the House Select Committee's final report.
Congress Passes Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Congress passed a bill to prosecute alleged war criminals in the U.S. – regardless of the nationality of the perpetrator or the victim.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.