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.
317 Articles
Ukraine May Mark a Turning Point in Documenting War Crimes
Hendrix's interviews foreground local Ukraine researchers who have been documenting Russian war crimes over many years before now.
Hijab Bans, Hindutva, and the Burden of Hindsight
The rising risk of genocide against Muslims in India requires a response from governments and media companies.
Insight from Ukraine: Revitalizing Belief in International Law
"Our belief in international law might have been shaken, but it must survive despite the horrors we are currently witnessing."
Погляд з України: відроджуючи віру в міжнародне право
"Наша віра в міжнародне право могла похитнутись, але вона повинна встояти, незважаючи на усі жахіття,…
From Truth to Justice in The Gambia
The Gambia can take another key step toward justice as the government considers how to implement recommendations from the truth and reconciliation commission.
Вторгнення Росії в Україну є загрозою для правозахисників та політичних вигнанців
Вторгнення є екстремальним розширенням віри Путіна в те, що його владапридушувати інакомислення…
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Imperils Human Rights Defenders and Political Exiles
Isabel Linzer and Yana Gorokhovskaia write the invasion is an extreme extension of Putin's belief that his power to repress dissent doesn't stop at Russia's borders. Resistance…
A Transitional Period Constitutional Question in Sudan
Sudan's military derailed a transition to civilian control in October. The former Minister of Justice takes a deep dive into the legal ambiguity in key founding documents that…
Haitians Have Built Consensus on a Democratic Way Forward. Why Is an Undemocratic Leader Still in Office?
The Biden administration faces another inflection point in its support for a leader opposed by a civil society-led alliance.
La France n’est pas un havre de paix pour les auteurs de violations des droits de l’homme, malgré l’avis de la Haute Cour
This article is also available in English here. Traduction fournie par l’auteur Un avis retentissant rendu par la plus haute juridiction française a semé le doute sur…
From ‘8888’ to ‘2121’: A New Generation of Resistance in Myanmar
The attempted coup one year ago ushered in a new era for Myanmar. Where will it lead?
Democracy, Rule of Law, Justice: Lessons from 2021 for the Year Ahead?
A curated selection of Just Security articles offers insights for 2022 on issues of racial justice, democracy and the rule of law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and more.