Use of Force

"While Iran has significant control over the militias, Iraq also bears legal responsibility for illegal militia attacks against the coalition. This is because the militias, despite…

Key legal questions that remain unanswered about the legality of the Syria strike under domestic and international law.

"The administration should see this review as an opportunity take some first critical steps toward ending the forever wars."

What, if any, limits exist concerning digital information operations in armed conflict? Does the humanitarian legal framework adequately capture the protection needs that arise…

Unpacking the right of self-defense under international law when it comes to use of force in response to a series of attacks.

The U.S. airstrikes taken on Friday in Syria almost certainly violated international law, for two basic reasons.

The future of European Human Rights Court's jurisdiction and the future of States' duty to investigate civilian casualties in wartime.

Will Biden rein in near-limitless claims of presidential authority to use force without congressional authorization and commit to restoring the balance of war powers between the…

In drawing down the U.S. conventional military footprint, policymakers should resist relying reflexively on drone strikes in its place. Biden has a unique opportunity to chart…

What are the rules on avoiding harm to civilians in armed conflict and how are they applied in an operational context? A detailed explainer on the processes, technologies, and…

I was recently asked to reflect on the progress the United States has made on civilian protection after two decades of war and counterterrorism operations since 9/11. I got down…

Who benefits from the killing of journalists, human rights activists, and civil society members in Afghanistan? What purposes could it serve and for whom?