The UN Security Council Veto: Power, Paralysis, and the Limits of International Protection

The Security Council veto reflects global power realities—but in moments of crisis, it has too often come at the expense of civilian protection and timely international action.”

Sexual Violence in Sudan’s War: Patterns, Impunity, and Civilian Protection

Sexual violence in Sudan’s war is not incidental—it is a method of warfare that exploits impunity and targets the social fabric of communities.”

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.”

Forced Disappearance: Coercion, Control, and the Erosion of Legal Order

Forced disappearance functions not only as a method of repression, but as a systemic tool to instill fear, dismantle dissent, and operate beyond the reach of law.”