Local Voices
Just Security’s “Local Voices” section features perspectives and analysis from individuals directly affected by conflict, human rights abuses, and political crises around the world.
Highlights:
Thirty Years After the Srebrenica Genocide: Remembrance and the Global Fight Against Denial
The 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide is not only a historical point, but also a marker in an ongoing war against denial -- of that and so many other atrocities.
Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.
When the Free Press Falters: What America Can Learn from Russia’s Descent
The unraveling of press freedom in the United States mirrors Putin's capture of the Russian media, write two experts who know both terrains.
Localizing Genocide Prevention and Addressing the Needs of High-Risk Societies
A newly-rebooted UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect should work with local communities to de-escalate tensions before atrocities occur.
The Just Security Podcast: Sudan Marks Two Years of War
Sudan marks two years of war this week. Where does the country and the international community trying to support it go from here?
Two Years of War in Sudan: From Revolution to Ruin and the Fight to Rise Again
As Sudan marks two years of brutal war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, the country stands at a dangerous crossroads.
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New Israeli Guidelines Threaten to Eliminate Humanitarian Action in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Almost Entirely
A revised registration process for international NGOs aiding Palestinians creates a chilling effect against criticism and accountability.
Bosnian Serb Separatist Leader’s Defiance of Arrest Warrant Stirs Wartime Memories
A war survivor says the response to Dodik's separatism must be firm and unequivocal for the sake of regional and European security.
Duterte at the ICC: A Significant Step Toward Justice in the Philippines
Last week, what had long seemed impossible to victims seeking justice for the killings from the Philippine “war on drugs” finally happened: the ICC's arrest of former President…
Rubio’s Stance Against Bosnia’s Separatists Spurs EU to Act Too
The surprising US response to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik's provocations has spurred European leaders to take more decisive action.
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Legal Implications of the Doha Agreement: Prospects Under a Second Trump Presidency
The fifth anniversary of the Doha Agreement highlights its profound impact on Afghanistan's trajectory.
Ukrainian and International Legal Scholars Reflect on Ukraine, Three Years On
Reflections from Ukrainian and international legal scholars following the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Human Rights and Democracy in the Quantum Age
Now is the time to prepare for the second quantum revolution.
The Voices from Kyiv: Is the World Legal Order in Decay?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, and states’ reactions to it, are setting the stage for possible changes to the international legal order. In the end, this is a battle for a…
Голоси з Києва: чи це епоха руйнування світового правопорядку?
Існують різні переломні точки в історії, які визначили метаморфозу міжнародного правопорядку.
Understanding Sudan’s Conflict by Focusing on Darfur
The city of Al-Fashir is strategically important and represents the crux of Sudan's larger conflict between the SAF and the RSF.
A Nordic ‘Trump-Mitigation’ Strategy Amid a Return of Power Politics
These Northern European States, with their Baltic neighbors, will play a vital role in supporting Ukraine and defending international law amid the emerging instability of the Trump…
Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests
Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.