Syria

Resolution 76/262 has prompted more robust General Assembly engagement in one of the three occasions in which it has thus far been used.  

Senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting in Beijing tomorrow to discuss the next steps in restoring diplomatic relations following the Chinese-brokered agreement…

Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating again following tit-for-tat hostilities in Syria.

Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.

"It is not in the U.S. national security interest for export controls to increase loss of life in Syria by preventing the supply of disaster relief equipment at a time of crisis."

The 2022 report illustrates the limits of congressionally mandated reporting requirements on matters of war and peace and the need for Congress to be more proactive in informing…

Recent rulings may force countries to reckon with their denial of due process to the accused and justice to the victims.

Increased transparency is needed to ensure the United States makes a definitive turn away from endless war.

If the new CHMR-AP is to have a meaningful impact, it must address families making requests of the Pentagon now.

In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.

The new policy guidance on direct action is welcome, but more work is needed to fulfill the promise of restrained counterterrorism.

Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.