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In this photo illustration the logo of US online social media and social networking site 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) is displayed centrally on a smartphone screen alongside that of Threads (L) and Instagram (R) on August 01, 2023 in Bath, England. On the top row the logo of online video sharing and social media platform YouTube is seen alongside that of Whatsapp and TikTok. Along the bottom row Facebook, Quora amd Messenger are displayed.

Social Media Platform Integrity Matters in Times of War

Twitter’s failure to moderate content about the Israel-Hamas conflict should be a lesson for other social networks.
A fireball erupts during Israeli bombardment of Gaza City on October 9, 2023

The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime

An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.
Rockets fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza City, are intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome defence missile system

Where Is the ICC Prosecutor?

The silence emanating from the Prosecutor of the International Court, Karim Khan, on the Israel-Gaza violence is growing louder by the hour.

Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next

Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.
Military officers at an honor guard ceremony

How Military Leaders Can Navigate a Crisis of Democracy: Lessons from the Reservist Protests in Israel

Leaders must communicate carefully with the public and subordinates, and minimize damage to the military, without adding to societal tension.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Air Force personnel, checks a Hermes 900 drone

The Legal Takeover of the Manifestly Unlawful Order Doctrine in Israel

The involvement of lawyers allows combatants to absolve themselves from thinking about human rights considerations as long as they believe the military functions as part of a democratic…

The Last Chance for a Two-State Solution for Israelis and Palestinians May Be to Think Much Bigger

The only realistic chance for a lasting peace will be impossible to achieve solely as a bilateral agreement.
A woman speaks at a podium while others stand around her. One holds a sign that says, "Justice for Shireen."

The Path to Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Runs Through Washington

The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.
Saudi Arabian flag in front of Chinese flag

China Does Not Have to Be a U.S. Adversary in the Middle East

China has a constructive role to play in easing tensions in the Middle East, alongside the United States.
Graphic of three missiles on top of the Iranian flag.

An Opening to Deescalate the Iran Nuclear Crisis?

Iran’s recent willingness to work with the IAEA on transparency measures could be a step toward deescalating the nuclear crisis.
The logo of the NSO Group is shown in black letters against a light background with a phone screen in front.

Spyware Out of the Shadows: The Need for A New International Regulatory Approach

We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…
Police on horseback surround protesters holding the Israeli flag.

What Israel’s Judicial Crisis Can Teach Us About Our Own

Linkages in the Israeli debates of an independent judiciary to the protection of democracy suggests a cautionary note for the United States.
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