Cluster Munitions
17 Articles
Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.
Lithuania Leaving Cluster Munition Ban Undermines Agreement, Threatens Crucial Norms
All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.
Missed Opportunities in House FY24 NDAA for Human Rights Progress in U.S. Security Assistance
The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.
U.S. Cluster Munition Transfer to Ukraine Ignores History of Civilian Harm
Rather than revert to the era when the U.S. last used cluster munitions, the U.S. and Ukraine, as well as Russia, should cease transfer and use of cluster munitions to protect…
Why President Biden Should Not Transfer Prohibited Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine would be escalatory, counterproductive, and only further increase the dangers to civilians caught in combat zones and those who will, someday,…
Cluster Munition Convention Offers Roadmap for New Autonomous Weapons Treaty
Proponents of an autonomous weapons systems treaty should look to the Convention on Cluster Munitions' success for guidance and motivation.
Latin America and Caribbean Nations Rally Against Autonomous Weapons Systems
After a decade of debate, it is urgent for States to start drafting new legally binding rules to prevent the automation of killing.
U.S. Policy on Cluster Munitions and Russia’s War in Ukraine
A deep dive by former senior NSC official on U.S. cluster munitions policy and avenues for condemning Russia's use of cluster munitions in Ukraine.
Використання Росією касетних боєприпасів та іншої вибухової зброї свідчить про необхідність посилення захисту цивільного населення
"Російські війська в значній мірі покладаються на два види зброї, які відомі своєю неприйнятною…
Russia’s Use of Cluster Munitions and Other Explosive Weapons Shows Need for Stronger Civilian Protections
"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."
State Dept. Inspector General Report: A Troubling Message on Arms Sales
"A stunning revelation given the repeated, severe cases of civilian casualties resulting from Saudi-led Coalition operations over the past several years."
Treaty Banning Cluster Munitions Turns 10, but Without the US
This November, Switzerland will convene the milestone Second Review Conference for the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Lausanne, but the U.S. is likely to be absent, as usual.