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US Government’s $300 Million for West Africa — How to Make it Count
To turn the tide in democracies under stress, the US needs to balances near-term increases in stability with aid for democratic governance.

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…

How Israel Took the Terrorists’ Bait
To thwart Hamas’s strategy, Israel must commit to protect civilians. And Biden must defend human rights and international law with action.

Congress Must Strengthen Oversight on Intelligence Sharing and Civilian Harm
Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.

The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It
Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

Success or Failure in Ukraine?
Ukrainians are fighting a war for the US and NATO that the alliance cannot afford to lose to a dictator in the Kremlin.

Успіх чи невдача в Україні?
Україна, США та НАТО не можуть дозволити собі програти цю війну диктатору в Кремлі.

Regional Conflict in the Middle East and the Limitations of the War Powers Resolution
The involvement of U.S. armed forces in hostilities in this tinderbox—without congressional authorization—should spur the legislative branch into action, including to enact…

The U.S. Military Moves Closer to Just Military Justice – But More Work Remains
Reforms that just took effect at the end of 2023 mark an important step in the right direction, but further reforms – and careful attention to how they are implemented – will…

The “Ghost Budget”: How America Pays for Endless War
The "Ghost Budget" has enabled successive administrations to prosecute wars with limited congressional oversight and public debate.

Keeping Sight of Our Moral Compass as the Israel-Hamas War Rages
Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.
Unhuman Killings: AI and Civilian Harm in Gaza
Israel’s expanded use of AI in the war in Gaza may partially explain widespread civilian harm.