Protection of civilians

Applying a new label to an old problem does not transform the problem. Nor does it grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians.

A new assessment shows that, among the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands, none are prepared for the challenges of protecting civilians.

A well-resourced CHIRG could help prevent U.S. arms from being used unlawfully, and offer a credible response to critics of America’s global weapons transfers.

A recent decision from Israel's Supreme Court exposes some of the underlying tensions and inadequacies within international humanitarian law in countering conflict-induced civilian…

Deconstructing this bias and integrating the lived reality of male civilians in wartime can improve protection of entire communities.

Bridging responsible social media with the expertise of those well-versed in the dynamics of mass violence can greatly bolster interventions.

Congress should learn from Afghanistan and look to historical precedents when pursuing reform for noncombatant evacuation operations.

Russia's aggression against Ukraine underscores the critical challenges in safeguarding the rights of national minorities in conflict zones.

Cordula Droege, chief legal officer and head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross, assesses the laws of war.

All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.

The State Department's Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance process is a good start but changes can improve function and transparency.

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.