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International Crimes and Human Rights Violations Against Muslims in BJP-Ruled Indian States Require Urgent Action
The international community must redouble efforts to press Indian authorities for accountability in growing violence and rights abuses against Muslims.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

In the U.N.’s Counterterrorism Strategy Review, the Imperative of Global South Civil Society Participation
As the counterterrorism strategy review unfolds, the U.N., member states, and NGOs should take action to deepen civil society’s role, especially from the Global South.

Widespread and Systematic Disappearances in Mexico: An Urgent Call for UN Action Under the Convention on Enforced Disappearances
The UN General Assembly and Mexico have the unique opportunity to ensure full realization of the rights of victims and reduce enforced disappearances. They should take it.

The International Legal Consequences and Imprudence of U.S. Assistance to Kurdish Rebels in Iran
U.S. policies of funding rebel groups to achieve shared strategic objectives while turning a blind eye to ideology and international law has proven to be myopic time and again

Some Questions for Congress About Trump’s Request for Funding for the Board of Peace
Close scrutiny of the administration’s plans for contributions to the Board of Peace is warranted in light of the large dollar amounts involved.

Codifying Forced Marriage in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: From Jurisprudence to Treaty Text
States now have an opportunity to codify forced marriage as a specific violation in a proposed treaty on crimes against humanity.

Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights.

Ukraine’s Long-Term Landmine Problem
April 4th is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It's a sad reminder that it will likely take decades to demine Ukraine.

Washington Is Backing the Wrong Lebanon Strategy
The U.S. should link Lebanese state-building and Hezbollah disarmament through a political process, not war, to secure a durable Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

What the Latest Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Reveals About Global Rights
CSW emphasized that women are at the forefront of combating global backsliding, and preserving their rights remains central to protecting rule of law and global stability.

Will the Next U.N. Counterterrorism Strategy Hold States Accountable For Their Use of AI?
The 9th U.N. Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy should insist that AI-enabled counterterrorism policies and practices demonstrably comply with international law.