Civilian Casualties (CIVCAS)

The result is a frequent perception of enabling rights abuses and atrocities committed by foreign military partners.

How can states pursue more ethical, value-based approaches to foreign policy amidst competing priorities and strategic realities?

Increased transparency is needed to ensure the United States makes a definitive turn away from endless war.

The NDAA includes much-needed measures to prevent and respond to civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations abroad.

One big disappointing omission and otherwise a mixed bag from the standpoint of winding down the United States’ forever wars -- despite leaders of both parties having proclaimed…

Canada should be more transparent about its policies for preventing and responding to civilian harm in military operations.

Pressing for certain "reforms" carries risks. The US, with allies, can take steps to help avert a further deterioration. 

The path to peace in Somalia cannot rest on counterterrorism operations alone.

The draft NDAA contains a number of important provisions for preventing and responding to civilian harm.

Overhauling U.S. policies for preventing and responding to civilian harm will require sustained engagement from Congress.

Weapons' use and impact on civilians and combatants varies across genders - meaning States must undertake gender-sensitive reviews of new weapons.

Mechanisms are needed to assess civilian harm resulting from U.S. arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.