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.
316 Articles
The Just Security Podcast: International Law in the Face of Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv
Joining the show to discuss the Lviv symposium are four of its editors, Kateryna Busol, Olga Butkevych, Rebecca Hamilton, and Gregory Shaffer.
Putin’s Staged Election Belies Resistance — Russian Court Data Tells the Real Story
The number of people convicted on political charges in just the past 6 years place Putin second only to Stalin in repression.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Feb. 19-Feb. 23)
Our weekly series on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
Russian Opposition Searches for Shreds of Hope After Navalny’s Death
Lines to endorse an antiwar candidate for president and to lay flowers in memory of Navalny show courage and a desire for democracy.
Міжнародне право в умовах російської агресії в Україні: Погляд зі Львова
Оголошуємо про проведення симпозіуму з українськими та міжнародними експертами з міжнародного…
International Law in the Face of Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv
Announcing a symposium featuring Ukrainian and international voices on international law, building on a December 2023 convening in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Just Security Podcast: A Syrian War Crimes Verdict in a Dutch Court
A Dutch court recently convicted a man of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Syrian civil war.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Pentagon’s New Civilian Harm Policy
In December 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) quietly released its Instruction on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR DOD-I), which was mandated by Section 936 of the…
As Senate Considers New Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Human Rights Focus Would Strengthen US Policy
As government forces battle armed groups in Burkina Faso, civilians face daily abuses, even death, amid a range of violations of their security and their property. At least 6,201…
The Just Security Podcast: Russia’s Political Prisoners and Their Lawyers: Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Case Highlights the Risks
In Russia and other repressive countries, the situation is often dire for the lawyers trying to defend political prisoners.
Shaming without Naming: The Limits of Anonymous U.S. Visa Sanctions for Accountability
The Biden administration needs to use visa sanctions more transparently if they are to have a serious political impact.
A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.