War on Terror

Congress can bring justice for victims of crimes against humanity by passing a statute with universal jurisdiction.

The collapse of the Afghan government to the Taliban and subsequent U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the failure of two decades of fighting to root…

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

With security cooperation as a means of pursuing U.S. military objectives becoming more frequent, Department of Defense-led security cooperation, particularly under §§ 333, 127e,…

As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.

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

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

The Sahel may be the next battleground in the "war on terror."

Remarks from Jameel Jaffer, Just Security Executive Editor and Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.

The Pentagon has three months to investigate the disturbing New York Times report that the military conducted and covered up airstrikes in Baghuz, Syria that killed up to 64 civilians.…

I was recently asked to reflect on the progress the United States has made on civilian protection after two decades of war and counterterrorism operations since 9/11. I got down…

Fondant creations on cakes - yes cakes - provide a rare window into a largely closed culture of national security policymaking. Their creation in 2013, publication, and re-emergence…