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Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Imperil Healthcare Access
Services required for the survival of Ukraine’s civilian population – like healthcare – are affected by attacks on energy infrastructure.
Explosive Weapons Pose Threats to Cultural Heritage: States Have a Tool to Protect It
Destroying cultural heritage in armed conflict impacts civilians and those who treasure it. States have legal and policy tools to protect it.
Gaza Arrest Warrants: Assessing Starvation as a Method of Warfare and Associated Starvation Crimes
The ICC Prosecutor's charges related to starvation in Gaza resemble patterns of previous starvation crimes over the past eight years.
Irrefutable Evidence for Unspeakable Crimes? The Role of the Written Order in Proving and Denying Genocide
An explicit written order has not been -- nor should be -- necessary, whether for international justice or for collective memory.
The Machine Got it Wrong? Uncertainties, Assumptions, and Biases in Military AI
Unpacking a new ICRC report outlining key challenges with responsible use of AI in military decision-making.
Key Takeaways from Biden Administration Report on Israeli Use of US Weapons
On Friday, May 10, the Biden administration released its overdue first report required by National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) assessing the conduct of Israel and other foreign…
State Department Submits Key Report to Congress on Israel’s Use of US Weapons
The State Department submitted its NSM-20 report on Israeli assurances that use of U.S. weapons will follow international law.
The Just Security Podcast: Harm to Women in War Goes Beyond Sexual Violence: `Obstetric Violence’ Neglected
Around the world `obstetric violence' remains entirely at the sidelines of global political conversations.
Report of the Independent Task Force on National Security Memorandum-20 Regarding Israel
It is our hope the Task Force's work facilitates drafting efforts currently under way within the administration to meet the reporting requirements of NSM-20, resulting in the overdue…
Arms Transfers to Israel: Knowledge and Risk of Violations of International Law
About the legal assessment States providing material support to Israel in the form of arms must undertake.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Apr. 8-12)
The latest developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Apr. 1-5)
The latest developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.