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Putin Eyes Italy’s Political Crisis for Potential Benefits in Peeling Away Support for Ukraine
If Prime Minister Draghi's governing coalition collapses into early elections, the next government may be far more sympathetic to Russia.

Щодо України: остерігайтеся пасток тимчасових миротворчих угод
Якщо шкідники не будуть повністю маргіналізовані та не будуть створені системи управління, які…

On Ukraine, Beware the Pitfalls of Interim Peacemaking Deals
Such terms would result in a win for Moscow and contribute to broader geostrategic instability that for Putin is the main point.

From Talk to Action: Addressing the Appalling Women’s Rights Crisis in Afghanistan
The international community must coordinate a human rights-centered approach and use all available leverage against the Taliban's human rights violations.

The Urgency of Reparations for Civilians in Yemen
Failing to ensure reparations for civilian harm is choosing to impose the war’s costs on those who had no say in the decision to go to war.

Backgrounder: President Biden’s Middle East Trip
As President Biden travels to the Middle East, the future of important bilateral relationships and multilateral initiatives hang in the balance.

Russia Should Not be Designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism
An analysis of why designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorism could harm the interests of the Ukrainian government and the people of Ukraine.

Commemorating the Srebrenica Genocide: A Warning for Humankind
A Holocaust scholar calls for an annual global observance to honor victims and survivors and to counter repeated denials of the atrocities.

The Biden Administration’s China Policy: An Inventory of Actions to Address the Challenge
An overview shows a hardline approach partially inherited from Trump merged with an emphasis on working with allies and partners.

Assessing Civilian Casualties Linked to U.S.-Made Weapons in Yemen
Mechanisms are needed to assess civilian harm resulting from U.S. arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.

Protecting Civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: A New Political Declaration
On June 17, states gathered at the United Nations (U.N.) in Geneva to discuss the final draft of a potentially ground-breaking political declaration that sets new and express standards…

New Armed Conflict in DR Congo: A Renewed Call for Civilian Protection
Recent escalation of violence in eastern DRC has already displaced over 150,000 civilians and killed at least 23.