When armed groups govern territory, civilian protection depends not only on the conduct of war, but on the conduct of governance.”
Category: Accountability & Justice
Sudan’s War and the Collapse of Civilian Protection: Escalating Atrocity Risks Amid State Fragmentation
The erosion of centralized authority in Sudan has created conditions in which civilian protection is no longer incidental to the conflict—it is structurally absent.”
U.S. Use of Force in Venezuela and International Law
When military force is used without legal justification, the line between law enforcement and war collapses, undermining the international legal order.”
Holding Assad Accountable
When accountability is delayed, the risk is not only injustice for victims—but the normalization of atrocity crimes in future conflicts.”
Mohamed bin Salman’s White House Visit: Strategic Interests and Human Rights Tradeoffs
Centering human rights in diplomatic engagements is not a liability—it is essential for credible and sustainable international partnerships.”
UNGA – Recognize the State of Palestine, and Hold Israel Accountable
Recognition of Palestine is not a symbolic gesture—it is a legal and moral imperative that strengthens accountability and upholds international law.”
Gaza’s Famine
Gaza’s famine is not a natural disaster—it is a man-made catastrophe that could be ended tomorrow by allowing aid in and enforcing an unconditional ceasefire.”
Syria’s Path to Justice: Transitional Mechanisms and the Challenge of Accountability
Without accountability and answers for the missing, any path to peace in Syria risks reinforcing the conditions that enabled mass atrocities.”
Landmines and Cluster Munitions in Ukraine: Ongoing Civilian Harm
Two Years of War in Sudan: Humanitarian Collapse and International Responsibility
Sudan’s crisis is a stark reminder that inaction amid mass atrocities carries a profound cost for civilians and regional stability.”