Humanitarian
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Congress Can Act Now on U.S. DoD Inspector’s Report Revealing Violations of Civilian Harm Policy and Law
A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action.
The Search for the Missing in Syria: Learning from the Past
The head of Syria's Independent Institution of Missing Persons (IIMP) offers analysis and recommendations for a meaningful justice process.
Starvation on Trial: Koblenz and the Case of Yarmouk
A trial in Germany concerning the siege of Yarmouk in Syria tests the application of universal jurisdiction to patterns of siege warfare and civilian deprivation.
How the Law of War Can Reckon with Longer-Term Harms of Attacks on Health
When war affects complex and interconnected civilian systems, the full measure of civilian harm lies in what comes after the blast.
Ukrainian Children Under Russian Control: Why Tracing, Return, Reintegration, and Justice Must Be Addressed Together
Return alone cannot be the only framework through which the international community and Ukrainian authorities address the issue of Ukrainian children under Russian control.
Fleeing Sudan’s War: Refugees Detail Three Years of Trauma
Three years into Sudan’s war, famine spreads, cities fall under siege, and millions flee. Refugees recount a litany of losses, with no end in sight.
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The Just Security Podcast: Sudan Enters Its Fourth Year of Civil War
Quscondy Abdulshafi joins host Viola Gienger to discuss how Sudan got to this point, how the international community has responded, and where to go next.
Some Questions for Congress About Trump’s Request for Funding for the Board of Peace
Close scrutiny of the administration’s plans for contributions to the Board of Peace is warranted in light of the large dollar amounts involved.
Amid Shaky Ceasefire, War in Iran Is Starving Sudan
The Iran war did not create Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, but it is accelerating it, deepening it, and narrowing the window to stop it.
Washington Is Backing the Wrong Lebanon Strategy
The U.S. should link Lebanese state-building and Hezbollah disarmament through a political process, not war, to secure a durable Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
A Feasible Precaution Ignored: AI Targeting Algorithms and the Failure to Recognize Protected Emblems
Ensuring algorithms recognize protected emblems is an achievable first step to protect civilians and prevent future AI-enabled tragedies.
The Financial Action Task Force: An Accountability Mechanism for the United States
The FATF Mutual Evaluation of the United States serves as an opportunity to promote the preservation of multilateral norms and standards.
Transitional Justice in Syria: Domestic-Led Accountability Efforts Cannot Function in Isolation
Syria’s transition does not occur in isolation, and its justice process will depend on how well domestic efforts connect with the global accountability landscape.
Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Just Security's collection of more than 110 articles covering the Israel-Hamas War and its diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian consequences.
Transitional Justice in Post-Assad Syria: A Transformative Framework for Accountability and Reform
In designing an effective transitional justice framework in Syria, policymakers must employ careful sequencing, transparency, and broad participation in implementation.
Syria in Transition Series
Experts asses accountability, reconciliation, institutional reform, constitutionalism, and more in transitional Syria.
How Iran, Anthropic-DoD Dispute Show the Need for Protective AI
The Iran War and the public rupture between DoD and Anthropic point to a fundamental imbalance in current military AI.
If the U.S. Wants Durable Peace, It Must Protect the Institutions That Build It
A year ago, the Trump administration seized the U.S. Institute of Peace and began to dismantle it, gutting a key capability to reduce and prevent violent conflict.