Afghanistan
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The FY 2023 NDAA Falls Short on Security Assistance Oversight
The NDAA did little to address the civilian harm, corruption, and weapons diversion linked to U.S. security assistance and cooperation.

Tracking UNGA 77: Notable Moments and Key Themes
During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

Addressing Atrocity Crimes at the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th Session
As the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly’s 77th annual session kicks off, atrocity crimes are being committed in many parts of the world. The U.N. Security Council, with…

A Crisis of Justice for Afghan Victims of War
Afghan citizens are denied justice at every level - from domestic impunity for Taliban crimes to international impunity for abuses by coalition forces. A clarion call from the…

The World Should Protect Afghan Refugees Fleeing the Taliban’s Oppression
The international community must urgently do more to help Afghan refugees.

Terrorism Might Be the Least of Our Problems a Year After America’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Beyond counterterrorism, Afghanistan remains a key theater for great power competition and U.S. security interests.

Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Battle to Retain Economic Freedom
The Taliban have made it much harder for Afghan women to operate in the workforce –but not impossible, yet.

Let’s Talk About Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
What the empirics say about how States and non-State actors actually behave on the battlefield and under what conditions their compliance with humanitarian law changes.

America Resurgent: From Afghanistan to Ukraine
Ambassador Wolosky's essay describes his thoughts entering, serving, and exiting the Biden administration and the future of the international order.

The Road to a Better Future for Afghanistan Starts with Women’s Education
At one end of Afghanistan lies an unending reality of instability and terror and death. At its other is the potential of a dream now denied.

After a Year of Privation With the Taliban’s Return, the People of Afghanistan Deserve Better from the US and the World
Tactical, short-sighted measures are not sufficient to prevent further worsening of conditions. A new approach is needed to meet the moment.

ضرورت راه اندازی کمپین جهانی علیه آپارتاید جنسیتی در أفغانستان، در آستانه یک سالگی بازگشت طالبان به قدرت
Now in translation: یک موضعگیری جهانی موثر و اصولی در قبال رفتار طالبان با زنان، نیازمند توجه و شناخت ماهیت…