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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…
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…
Not Reassuring: NSM-20 and the Limits of Law-of-War Assurances in the Transfer of U.S. Arms
Analysis of how Biden's National Security Memorandum (NSM-20) may operate in regulating the transfer of U.S. arms amid concerns of international humanitarian law violations.
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.
Dutch Appeals Court, Finding Clear Risk of IHL Violations, Orders Government to Halt Military Deliveries to Israel
A Dutch appeals court has ordered the government to halt delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel within seven days.
A Welcome US Course Adjustment – But Now the Western Balkans Needs a Full Policy Recalibration
Recent warnings to Bosnian separatists and other obstructionists are helpful, but deeper changes are needed. The upcoming Biden-Scholz meeting is a chance.
As Low- and Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key
By 2050, almost 80 percent of people 60 and over will live in these countries, requiring sustained engagement to reduce economic risks.
Taking Stock of ICJ Decisions in the ‘Ukraine v. Russia’ Cases—And implications for South Africa’s case against Israel
What do the ICJ's two recent decisions mean for Ukraine's international legal strategy, and what do they signal about other pending ICJ cases, including South Africa v. Israel?
The Just Security Podcast: How Should the World Regulate Artificial Intelligence?
While States face a common problem in regulating AI, approaches differ and prospects for global cooperation appear limited.
Planning Ahead: How the US May Recover Its Diplomatic Standing at the UN After the Gaza War
Amid the tensions, the Biden administration can try to win back some goodwill with careful steps to bolster a fragile multilateral system.
Why the ICJ Ruling Misses the Mark: Mitigating Civilian Harm With An Enemy Engaged in Human Shielding
Former CENTCOM Commander General (ret.) Joseph Votel and Professor Claire Finkelstein critically analyze South Africa's positions before the International Court of Justice in…