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Russia’s Drone-Dropped Landmines Threaten Human Lives and Hard-Won Humanitarian Protections
Russian drone attacks in have restricted civilian movement, blocked access to essentials, and forced residents to flee. They represent serious violations of the laws of war.
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.
A Quarter Century After the Ottawa Landmine Treaty, the World Needs a UN Fund for Victims
As use of the weapons accelerates, including in Ukraine, a proposed UN fund would provide direct support for victims and aid accountability.
Civilian Protection Gains Stagnate in FY24 House NDAA
As the Senate considers the NDAA, U.S. policymakers should rally around the passed House amendments poised to make progress for civilians.
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.
Russian Landmines in Ukraine: The Most Relevant Treaty
The press has overlooked an important international agreement that prohibits reported Russian use of landmines and booby-traps in Ukraine war.
Російські наземні міни в Україні: найбільш актуальний договір
"Що часто залишається непоміченим, так це ще одна важлива угода, що б забороняла такі дії з боку Росії…
Undermining Norms? How the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Has Endured in US Policy
The Trump shift became more notable for what it did not lead to than for what it did. Now Biden has a chance to set US policy on the side of humanity.
At 100 Days, Grading Biden’s Progress Toward a More Responsible US Arms Trade Policy
As we near the 100-day mark of this administration, and with the president delivering a “State of the Union”-like address this evening, now is a good moment to assess its arms…
National Security Last Week at the United Nations (April 2-9)
United States Lifts Sanctions Against ICC Officials On April 2, President Joe Biden reversed one of former President Donald Trump’s executive orders, which imposed sanctions…