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.
336 Articles
Baby on Board! How Kleptocrats and Associates Use Family Members to Evade Sanctions
In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.
Openings for Biden in the Inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA
Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.
India’s Digital Governance `Model’ Fails on Rights
In hosting the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi is touting a sustainable digital future. But privacy and data protection fall to the wayside.
Dollars Deployed: How the Weaponization of the U.S. Financial System Contributed to Afghanistan’s Collapse
The collapse of the Afghan government to the Taliban and subsequent U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the failure of two decades of fighting to root…
The Overlooked but Potent Artist in the Fight Against Autocracy
Defenders of democracy should push back against autocrats by empowering artists, who cultivate open discourse.
Broader Lessons About Resilience from Maui’s Fires
As Maui heals from the fires, communities can lay the foundations for social and infrastructure resilience in the face of future disasters.
Ukraine Shows that Military Aid Transparency Is Possible
While the administration deserves credit for transparency on aid to Ukraine, the approach casts a stark light on the opacity of broader security cooperation programming and begs…
The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links
The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.
From ‘Island of Democracy’ to ‘Consolidated Authoritarian Regime’: The Need to Reverse Kyrgyzstan’s Slide
Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.
The Cost of Consensus in the Eighth Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
United Nations member states must find ways to demand more inclusive, rights-compliant, and gender-responsive counterterrorism efforts.
In the Contest Between Democracy and Autocracy, the US Must Step Up Assistance on Cybersecurity
The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.
Welcome Back: How JAPER Becomes Real for the People in Brazil and the US
The legacy of discrimination endured by Black communities in the United States and Brazil will only be remedied if their respective governments truly consult with local communities,…