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
Only Holding All to Account in Ethiopia Will Ensure its Survival
An impartial accounting for crimes committed in Ethiopia must be conducted and a mechanism set up for the country to heal.
How Support to Partner Forces Enables Secret War
With security cooperation as a means of pursuing U.S. military objectives becoming more frequent, Department of Defense-led security cooperation, particularly under §§ 333, 127e,…
UN Efforts on Ukraine, However Imperfect, Highlight Importance of International Cooperation
"[E]ven as the international community comes to grips with the U.N.’s limitations, the war in Ukraine demonstrates that we must not lose sight of its potential."
The Case for the International Crime of Domicide
"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…
India’s Abuses at Home Raise Concerns About Its Global Counterterrorism Role
It is hosting a special meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, which it chairs, even amid internal repression.
Why We Need the Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act Now
"The ATSCA, while not a panacea, would revive one important tool for protecting human rights. It deserves the attention of the Senate Judiciary Committee now."
Ending Perpetual War
With the threat of terrorism receding, the Biden administration should seize the moment and illuminate a path back to peace.
Forging a Cooperative Relationship Between International Criminal Court and a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine
Cooperation between the ICC and a potential STCoA is possible and both courts could achieve their missions to promote accountability.
Налагодження співпраці між МКС і Спеціальним трибуналом переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України
У цій статті я пояснюю, чому запропонований нами STCoA має бути засобом співпраці, а не конкуренції…
What the White House Use of Force Policy Means for the War in Somalia
In principle, the new policy tightens safeguards for airstrikes and special operation raids. But it contains loopholes that will likely allow business as usual for USAFRICOM in…
Time to Come Clean: The Canadian Armed Forces and Protection of Civilians
Canada should be more transparent about its policies for preventing and responding to civilian harm in military operations.
Six Ways the US and the International Community Can Help Haiti Without Armed Intervention
History shows that sending a military force isn't likely to improve security in the short- or long-term without other crucial steps.