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.
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To End War in Sudan, Target the Generals’ War Chests
Only when the parties see that their financial interests are in jeopardy will they be willing to seriously negotiate.
The Just Security Podcast: The Battle for Sudan
To understand the conflict in Sudan and how it will impact the region we have Quscondy Abdulshafi, Suliman Baldo, and Rebeca Hamilton.
On Eve of Marcos Visit, US Must Center Human Rights in US-Philippines Security Relationship
"The United States should know that it cannot successfully pursue its security interests in the Asia-Pacific region at the expense of the basic rights of its partners’ citizens."
To Curb Gang Violence in Haiti, Break with Politics as Usual
International efforts rarely succeed because there are always Haitian political and business leaders ready to resupply gangs for support.
NATO Must Fast Track Bosnia’s Membership
A member of the country's tripartite Presidency makes the security case for admission, saying Finland's entry shows the risks and benefits.
Albanian Museum to Celebrate Jewish Life and “Righteous” Who Gave Shelter During Holocaust
The Muslim-majority country is known as the only Nazi-occupied territory during World War II where the Jewish population increased.
Summit for Democracy: Trends in News Media’s Future, Forged in Ukraine
They face every obstacle. With support, they could help redefine how journalism reckons with era-defining challenges to the public sphere.
Shut Out of Democracy Summit , Thailand Prepares for May Elections as Restrictive Laws Aim to Silence Youth Activists
The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.
Backsliding: Georgia’s Crackdown on Civil Society May Be Just a Start
If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.
Remaking Iraq: How Iranian-Backed Militias Captured the Country
The U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003 brought about a painful and gradual transition from dictatorship to deeply flawed parliamentary democracy. This story is now…
The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.
As Afghanistan Hearings Begin, Congress Must Rise Above Partisanship to Find Meaningful Solutions
Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee begins hearings on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.