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.
3,545 Articles
UN Budget vs. Rhetoric: Touting “Agenda for Peace” But Investing in Counterterrorism Instead?
The Secretary-General is requesting a 400 percent increase for the Office of Counter-Terrorism even as the Peacebuilding Fund languishes.
Russia’s Assault on Ukraine Exposes US, Allied Gaps in Preparing for Great-Power War
Supporting Ukraine and reducing US industrial-base vulnerabilities would strengthen NATO and the EU to avert the next large-scale conflict.
New Suit Against Liberia at ECOWAS Court of Justice Seeks Accountability for Civil War-Era Massacre
"We have asked the ECOWAS Court to order that Liberia fulfill its obligations in support of ongoing accountability efforts -- which, advocates agree, should include the establishment…
The Ethiopia-Tigray Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the Question of Accountability for International Crimes
Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.
Gender Norms as a Tool for Wartime Torturers – A Look at Sexual and Gender-Based Violence under International Humanitarian Law
If States are to fully deliver on their obligations under the Geneva Conventions, they must recognize all forms of gender-based violence.
Over 80 Countries Committed to Curb Use of Explosive Weapons, Now Comes the Hard Part
The success of the political endorsement to protect civilians warrants celebration, but it also marks the beginning of a new phase of work.
Tracking COP27: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP27 draws to a close, our tracker provides expert analysis and the latest climate coverage.
Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties
Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.
Encryption Helps Ukrainians Resist Russia’s Invasion, but a European Plan Threatens the Underlying Trust Any Tech User Needs
The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.
Історична резолюція Генеральної Асамблеї ООН закликає до виплати репарацій Україні
Генеральна Асамблея проголосувала за притягнення Росії до відповідальності за порушення міжнародного…
Historic UNGA Resolution Calls for Ukraine Reparations
The resolution is an important sign of accountability for Russia's grave violations of international law in Ukraine.
Amid the Russia-Ukraine War, a Dutch Court Prepares to Rule on Four Suspects in the 2014 Downing of Flight MH17
All 298 people aboard were killed when the Malaysian airliner, flying from Amsterdam, was shot down over Russian-controlled territory.