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
Women Are at the Center of Ukraine’s Path to Justice and Recovery
Women are playing central roles in Ukraine's fight for justice, peace, and accountability amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?
A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.
As EU and Local Elections Approach, Hungary’s Civil Society Braces for Renewed Government Assault
Human rights activists see Orban escalating repression of independent organizations and media, and they call on the US Congress to help.
On Georgia’s `Russian Law,’ Amendments Are a Trap: The West Should Just Say No
The best way for the US and EU to support citizens opposing the repressive legislation is to refuse to accept its legitimacy in any way.
How the Georgian Government, Once a US Ally, Became an Adversary, Against the Wishes of Its Protesting Citizens
Western leaders will have to respond quickly to deter the ruling Georgian Dream party from further repression against its opposition.
The Kremlin’s Hand: How Russia Fuels Srebrenica Genocide Denial and Balkan Instability
The hardline backlash to a UN resolution to commemorate the 1995 atrocities highlights the need for a US and EU deterrence strategy.
America’s Sanctions Habit is Hurting Peacemaking
Without reforms to blunt sanctions’ negative consequences for peacemaking, their effectiveness will be limited. Far greater effort is needed to ensure that this instrument of…
Sanctions Against Russia: The Coalition Can Do Better – for Ukraine and Global Order
The international community must strengthen and expand its sanctions on Russia to achieve the intended aims of curbing its assault on Ukraine and on the international order.
Critical UN Move: Draft Resolution Confronts Genocide Denial in the Balkans
A pending General Assembly vote on an annual global commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide is spurring vociferous debate.
Q&A with Eliav Lieblich on Iran-Israel Hostilities
Expert insight on the legality of recent attacks by Iran and Israel, how domestic politics could impact an Israeli response, and prospects for de-escalation.
Protect Democracy by Defending its Defenders
In the face of global attacks on democracy, its defenders, led by democratic governments, should work together to map existing initiatives and assess what groups are left uncovered…
Iran’s Hijab and Chastity Bill Underscores the Need to Codify Gender Apartheid
Iran's new bill shows why the U.N. Sixth Committee should include gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty.