Use of Force

A note from co-editors-in-chief Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman: Although Just Security is on hiatus this week, we wanted to be sure to examine and reflect on the U.S. airstrike…

There are both benefits and risks to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq.

More information is needed to assess the strategic and legal basis for redeploying U.S. troops to Somalia.

It is time to reconsider U.S. strategic objectives in Syria and the legal basis for the use of force there.

Congress has introduced two landmark bills aimed at addressing systemic problems with civilian harm.

Congress has introduced two landmark bills aimed at addressing systemic problems with civilian harm.

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

In short: No. Here's how to understand what the R2P commitment does require in Ukraine and beyond.

Relying on military force alone in Yemen, a longstanding front in the "forever war," will not promote US interests or regional stability.

Americans contemplating joining the war in Ukraine could face criminal prosecution in U.S. courts under the Neutrality Act.

Розуміння того, як працює мислення російського президента Володимира Путіна може допомогти Заходу…

Insight into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mindset may help the West anticipate and respond to his next moves in the crisis.