Humanitarian
197 Articles

Days, Not Weeks: Gaza, Starvation, and the Imperative to Act Now
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has sharpened third states’ obligation to use their leverage now to reverse the trajectory, writes Dannenbaum.

In ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Separate Opinions Obscure Legal Rationale
The Advisory Opinion marks an important development in international law. It is therefore disappointing that this development occurs ex cathedra and in a manner that reveals so…

Is The Pentagon’s Plan to Protect Civilians Living up to its Promises?
Taking stock of the Pentagon's progress in implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan.

Fair and Fast Asylum Processing: Lessons from Switzerland
The central premise of the successful Swiss reforms – that fairness, contributes, rather than detracts from efficiency – holds valuable lessons for other countries that want…

Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law in Arms-Transfer Decisions
As the international arms trade volume increases, States must act more responsibly to abide by their obligations and the humanitarian imperative of preventing violence and suffering.

The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Origins, Dynamics, and Future of Conflict in Sudan
The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.

Ukraine’s Approach to Russian ‘Passportization’ Requires Balancing National Security and Individual Rights
Ukraine must balance its security interests while ensuring respect for international obligation in responding to Russia's "passportization."

The Next Step for USAID’s New Digital Policy: Account for Conflict Risks and Include Peacebuilding
These elements are vital to ensuring that the agency's aid programs related to digital technology address drivers of violent conflict and fragility, and mitigate risks.

The Just Security Podcast: What to Expect from the 2024 U.N. General Assembly
Unpacking the key themes around this year’s U.N. General Assembly is Richard Gowan, the U.N. Director at the International Crisis Group.

“Water is Life,” One Syrian Told Us. Yet It Remains Elusive for Many.
With humanitarian funding decreasing and needs growing, cholera in a camp for displaced people illustrates the dire conditions.

Expert Explainer: The US for the first time submits a formal brief to the International Criminal Court on the ‘Situation in Palestine’
A Q&A with Todd Buchwald, former U.S. Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State.

Three Years on From Taliban’s Takeover, What’s Next Amid Afghanistan’s Impasse?
Unfocused efforts to break the logjam over human rights and diplomatic recognition raise questions about how to move forward.