Syria
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Collective Reparations for Victims of ISIS
French cement company LaFarge paid a large criminal forfeiture for their support of ISIS in Syria; that money should be used for reparations.
Pentagon Investigation into Syria Strike: A Litmus Test for Civilian Harm Response
The Pentagon's investigation into the May 3 drone strike in Syria is a litmus test for broader efforts to address civilian harm.

Normalization Pushes Millions of Syrians into Deeper Uncertainty
The push to normalize diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad poses risks to millions of Syrians inside and outside of the country.

Gender Persecution: Why Labels Matter
"If we do not specifically identify and condemn the discriminatory drivers of crimes, what hope do we have of dismantling them as part of our quest for an atrocity-free, more peaceful…

2nd Time’s the Charm: France’s Cour de Cassation Broadens Universal Jurisdiction Law
"With its liberal interpretation of French law, the Cour de cassation narrowly saved the doctrine of universal jurisdiction in France, particularly for crimes in Syria."

Death by Drones: Does the Pentagon Always Know Who it is Killing?
As U.S. officials grapple with the fallout from the latest drone strike, Congress and senior administration officials should demand answers.

The U.N. General Assembly’s Veto Initiative Turns One. Is it Working?
Resolution 76/262 has prompted more robust General Assembly engagement in one of the three occasions in which it has thus far been used.

Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Politics of Détente
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…
Policy Alert: Iran-U.S. Hostilities Ratcheting Up in Syria
Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating again following tit-for-tat hostilities in Syria.

Armed Conflicts Spread Contaminated Water and Disease: Here’s How to Better Protect Civilians
Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.

Breaking Down Barriers to Emergency Earthquake Aid in Syria
"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."

Opaque Transparency on the Use of Force: Observations on the 2022 “1264” Report
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…