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New Challenges to Xi Jinping’s Alternative Facts on Taiwan: Lessons for the Human Rights Space, Too
Democracies must challenge Beijing’s threats to the UN human rights system and its standards, as they are starting to do on Taiwan.
Amid Turmoil in Lebanon and Syria, What Future for UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East?
The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.
What to Do If U.N. Climate Negotiations Fail to Phase Out Fossil Fuels?
Next year's COP must begin with steps towards a fossil fuel phaseout — with or without the fossil fuel industry's cooperation.
The International Criminal Court’s Classification of Armed Conflicts in the Situation in Palestine
The Pre-Trial Chamber's classification of armed conflicts in Gaza and its implications for the Court's jurisdiction.
COP29 in the Rearview Mirror: A Receding Mirage – But the Possibility for Real Action on the Road Ahead
The results of COP29 were largely disappointing – but there were still moments that provide a roadmap for the climate agenda at COP30.
Syria’s Recent Escalation: An Urgent Need for Active and Effective U.S. Role
The geopolitical factors driving the recent escalation in Syria and an urgent call for a renewed U.S. strategy in Syria.
On the United States, China, and COP29: Assessing the State of International Climate Progress After Baku
Despite the climate finance agreement, COP29 appears to have pumped the brakes on the momentum put in place after COP28 in Dubai.
Key UN Committee Clears Path for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Negotiations
After years of delay, the UN Sixth Committee cleared a path for negotiations on a global treaty regarding the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.
The Just Security Podcast: A Major Breakthrough Towards a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The U.N.'s Sixth Committee recently adopted a resolution for negotiations on a treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity.
New UN Guidance Calling for Restraints on Conscientious Objection to Abortion Care
UN guidance requires States to reconcile claims for religious accommodation with the impact that refusals to provide abortion care and other reproductive health services have on…
Beyond Law: When States Use Ethics to Excuse War Crimes
Until distorted ethical narratives are challenged, powerful states will continue to commit war crimes with impunity.
Progress on Gender Justice Continues as States Consider Next Steps on Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
This fall, a number of States expressed support for the inclusion of various gender justice proposals in a potential future treaty.