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Yemeni rescuers transport the bodies of victims pulled from the rubble of a building hit in US strikes in the northern province of Saada on April 28, 2025. Huthi media in Yemen said on April 28 that US strikes targeted a migrant detention centre in Saada, killing at least 68 people. (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

In Preparing for Large-Scale Conflicts, States Neglect Lessons on Civilian Protection at Their Peril

A new assessment shows that, among the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands, none are prepared for the challenges of protecting civilians.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes an address following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza at 10 Downing Street in London on July 29, 2025. (Photo by TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Reactions to the British Debate About the Legality of Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

"At least as far as international law is concerned, the UK Government is free to make either choice."
Someone's hands flip through a wad of U.S. dollars in front of a desk covered with Syrian currency carrying former dictator Bashar al-Assad's face, and an array of financial equipment. Above the shelf are glass teller windows, one of them framing the face of what looks like a customer.

A Framework for Proactively — and Rapidly — Lifting Sanctions on Syria

A clear U.S. roadmap for sanctions relief will ensure Syria's swift, sustainable recovery to improve the prospects for political transition.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) meets with U.S. President Donald Trump (L) during Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Office of the President of Ukraine via Getty Images)

How to Land the Emerging Deal on Peace for Ukraine

Negotiations to achieve some kind of end to Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached an intensive phase. Moments of truth lie immediately ahead.
European leaders sit around a table with placards. In the background, the flags of European countries.

Trump’s Russia Reset Is Real — Here’s How Europe Should Respond

Trump has inverted the U.S. approach to Russia and Europe. European leaders must aid Ukraine and take ownership of their own security.
The photo shows three people in the center of the photo walking on barren ground toward the camera, a woman in a red robe and head covering walking toward them at the right of the image, and several people at the back left of the frame. Wooden market stalls on the left edge are closed and covered, and a row of brick and stucco buildings line the right side of the market alley.

From Open-Source to All-Source: Leveraging Local Knowledge for Atrocity Prevention

The focus on open source investigation of serious international crimes often comes at the expense of more effective local expertise.
The photo shows a woman in a heavy red parka, a light purple wool cap and dark gloves standing outside a destroyed house in front of a row of damaged small appliances.

Trump Administration’s Mixed Signals on Russia and Ukraine May Reflect Internal Strategic Clash

Chaotic inconsistencies risk undermining its own approach and suggest splits between “peace through strength” and great-power appeasement.
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The Just Security Podcast: Key Takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit

Brianna Rosen joins the podcast to recap key takeaways from the recently concluded Artificial Intelligence Action Summit.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech

Throwing Caution to the Wind: Unpacking the U.K. AI Opportunities Action Plan

The U.K. AI Opportunities Action Plan prioritizes a speculative future benefit over safeguarding against foreseeable risks to human rights.
Chen Xu looks at his watch in front of a projector screen, standing beside an aide.

New Challenges to Xi Jinping’s Alternative Facts on Taiwan: Lessons for the Human Rights Space, Too

Democracies must challenge Beijing’s threats to the UN human rights system and its standards, as they are starting to do on Taiwan.
An AI-generated visualization of the U.S.-China AI competition (via OpenAI's DALL-E)

The AI Presidency: What “America First” Means for Global AI Governance

The coming AI presidency will demand careful preparation—not only to adapt to potential changes in U.S. policy but also to safeguard international collaboration on AI governance.
The ICC Prosecutor stands in front of a building with a colonnade, gesturing with his hands.

The International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in Palestine and the ‘Oslo Accords Issue’

Under the Rome Statute, the Court has and may exercise jurisdiction over any adult person accused of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity on the territory of a State…
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