Armed Conflicts

Ukraine's survival in the face of Russia's aggression demonstrates how U.S. support to civil society and democratic institutions becomes a national security asset.

Experts examine the implications of the framework agreement signed by Israel, Lebanon, and the United States in June.

The DRC’s case against Rwanda could mark an important moment in the legal development of responsibility for proxy warfare.

How to understand the Treasury Department's sanctions relief for Iran's oil sector, its quick reversal, and what to look for going forward.

Without robust safeguards, ramping up gold production in South Sudan could fuel corruption, money laundering, and conflict.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran illustrates how thousands of merchant mariners, so desperately needed globally, increasingly are trapped at sea during times of conflict.

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

In post-conflict settings undergoing digital transformation, the governance of civilian AI systems is a key condition for sustaining peace.

Governments and the private sector need to find the courage to apply reputational pressure on the UAE for supporting a force the U.S. cites for genocide in Sudan.

States should not be able to consent to others using force that they cannot use themselves, and intervening states should not blindly rely on host state consent.

There is a widening gap between international humanitarian law and the realities of civilians affected by armed conflicts.

A U.N. pivot back to conflict mediation, suggested in the secretary-general search, will only reap dividends if peacebuilding is high on the next leader's agenda.