When armed groups govern territory, civilian protection depends not only on the conduct of war, but on the conduct of governance.”
Category: Conflict & War
Civilian Protection in Gaza: Armed Actors, Urban Warfare, and Legal Constraints
When legal protections exist without consistent enforcement, civilian protection becomes conditional—and civilians bear the cost.”
When Armed Groups Govern: Civilian Protection and Policy Constraints in Lebanon, Gaza, and Yemen
Where armed groups function as governing authorities, civilian protection is shaped not only by conflict dynamics, but by the structure of power itself.”
Lebanon on the Edge: Escalation and Civilian Risk in a Regional Conflict
Escalation across borders does not remain contained—it expands the geography of civilian risk.”
From Nuclear Diplomacy to Armed Conflict: The Collapse of the Iran Deal and the Legal Path to War
The collapse of the Iran nuclear deal marks the moment when a legal framework for containment gave way to a strategic pathway toward war.”
The Fall of El-Fasher: Siege, Warfare, Ethnic Violence, and Atrocity Risk in Darfur
Prolonged siege, ethnic targeting, and systematic violence in El-Fasher signal an urgent need for intervention to prevent large-scale atrocities against civilian populations.”
Ceasefire Breakdown in Gaza: Renewed Israeli Strikes and the Limits of Humanitarian Access
The breakdown of ceasefire commitments in Gaza underscores how fragile agreements, restricted aid, and renewed strikes can rapidly escalate risks for civilians.”
The 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan
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.”
Silent Victims: Children in Conflict
Children are not collateral damage—they are the silent victims whose protection must guide every response to conflict.”