Critical Infrastructure

Tech companies need to be familiar with IHL to protect their employees, properties, and surrounding civilians during armed conflict.

As Maui heals from the fires, communities can lay the foundations for social and infrastructure resilience in the face of future disasters.

Climate change impacts like wildfires will affect readiness for the next war — from missed training exercises to drained resources.

"If recent excitement about spy balloons is any indication, it may be high time to prioritize a coherent international framework for remote sensing."

IHL needs to be respected in the heat of battle. How to achieve that goal - and reduce civilian suffering during hostilities - should become an urgent focus of international attention.

Recognizing that universal access to water is a myth is the first step toward ensuring water and sanitation rights for all.

States should fund serious progress on loss and damage now to avoid future bills related to climate change.

Russia's disruption of the Viasat network in Ukraine should be a wakeup call for policymakers.

Lawmakers have taken critical steps this year, but the lack of data makes it hard to know whether U.S. cybersecurity is actually improving.

The Pentagon reports annually on how many civilians were killed in U.S. operations, but silent on damage to civilian homes, markets and other civilian infrastructure vital to human…

Implementation can strengthen the data contractors have to provide. And Congress should pass legislation to apply these measures across the economy.

Emplacing malware in critical infrastructure on which the civilian population depends is a decision States must not take lightly. It may also violate international law, but 'responding…