Armed Conflicts
94 Articles
The U.S. Attack on Iran Was Unconstitutional
Trump’s strike on Iran violated constitutional limits on the president's unilateral power to take the nation to war—an authority the Framers reserved for Congress.
Collection: Israel-Iran Conflict
Experts analyze critical dimensions of Israel’s strikes relevant responses, covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and international law.
The Just Security Podcast: A Ukrainian MP Takes Stock of the NATO Summit and the Prospects for Peace
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko discusses the NATO Summit and the war with Washington Senior Editor Viola Gienger and guest host Lauren Van Metre.
Why War? Why Now? Assessing Iranian Intentions and Capabilities
Why did Israel, and then the United States, decide to attack Iran now, even as U.S.-Iranian negotiations sputtered along?
The Trump Administration’s Flawed War Powers Report on Iran and the Need for a Congressional Rebuttal
The White House’s legal justifications for attacking Iran are unconvincing and raise concerns about unauthorized use of force. Congress should push back.
Israel and Iran: A War with No Off-Ramp
The constellation of forces in Israel, the United States, and beyond complicates efforts to find an off-ramp to the war.
The Strategic Stakes after Israel’s Opening Strikes on Iran
Strategic implications of Israel’s strikes on Iran and key questions policymakers should ask to navigate what comes next.
Israeli Strikes Risk Driving Iran Toward Nuclear Weapons
An assessment of the implications of Israel's strikes on Iran this morning for nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.
Can Trump Seize a Win in Ukraine?
It’s in Trump’s hands to deliver the logic of force: to rally the West, to back Ukraine, squeeze Russia, and set the stage for a win for Ukraine, the free world, and the U.S.
A Framework for Proactively — and Rapidly — Lifting Sanctions on Syria
A clear U.S. roadmap for sanctions relief will ensure Syria's swift, sustainable recovery to improve the prospects for political transition.
What are “Wartime Authorities” and When Can the President Use Them? An Expert Q&A
It is essential to understand the line between war and peace, scrutinize the application of wartime powers, and interrogate the president’s assertions when he triggers them.
Why the Trump Administration Should Engage on Burma Now – and How
Washington must decide: whether it will watch history unfold to its detriment, or help write history to the benefit of both Burma/Myanmar and the United States?