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The right of self-defense does not permit a disproportionate loss of civilian life, writes Professor Adil Haque in this essay on what U.N. Member States can say.

This arc reveals both the African Union’s strengths and weaknesses in stopping atrocity crimes, and what it might yet accomplish.

The failure of past counterterrorism policies and practice has led to unending cycles of violence.

Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.

Introducing a collaboration with the Programme on International Peace and Security at the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.

The U.N. General Assembly's upcoming emergency special session is a critical time to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Robust accountability mechanisms must allow Haitians to seek justice for abuses linked to the new force as it operates outside UN systems.

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.

It is crucial that UN member States take responsibility to address the situation in Ethiopia as the risk of genocide grows.

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court. 

The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.

Five takeaways, including major themes and dynamics, notable points of tension, and ideas on the way forward from this year's UN meetings.