Civilian Harm

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…

"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…

It is hosting a special meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, which it chairs, even amid internal repression.

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

Mass atrocities consistently depend on justificatory narratives rooted in prevailing ideological worldviews and institutions.

For far too long, occupation law has ignored the experiences of women and girls. It is time to refocus the conversation.

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.

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.

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