Ukraine’s citizens and military forces have demonstrated extraordinary resilience, holding their ground despite the relentless assault on civilians and infrastructure.”
Tag: Armed Conflict
Resolutions and Investigations for Myanmar: Accountability, Evidence, and the Limits of International Action
Without enforcement, international resolutions risk becoming symbolic gestures in the face of systematic atrocity crimes.”
Türkiye’s Aggression in Northern Syria and Iraq: Escalation, Civilian Harm, and the Limits of Allied Accountability
Military escalation framed as counterterrorism risks normalizing civilian harm and eroding international standards designed to protect populations in conflict.”
“We Cannot Be Broken” Historical Memory, Starvation Tactics, and Russia’s War on Ukraine
From engineered famine to weaponized infrastructure, the continuity lies in targeting the means of civilian survival.”
Ukraine’s Most Vulnerable: Civilian Risk, Systemic Strain, and the Expanding Humanitarian Impact of War
In modern conflict, vulnerability is not incidental—it is structured by who cannot flee, who cannot access care, and who remains exposed to sustained violence.”
South Sudan’s Forgotten Conflict: Fragile Peace, Governance Failures, and Persistent Atrocity Risk
A peace agreement without implementation does not end conflict—it institutionalizes instability and prolongs civilian suffering.”
Bashar al-Assad’s Syria: State Violence, Protracted Conflict, and the Limits of Resolution
What began as a domestic uprising evolved into a protracted conflict sustained by external support, fragmented opposition, and limited diplomatic leverage.”
A Coup in Myanmar: Democratic Breakdown and Early Indicators of Atrocity Risk
Protection of Civilians: International Humanitarian Law and the Limits of Protection in Modern Conflict
The protection of civilians is not a conceptual ideal—it is a legal obligation repeatedly tested, and too often undermined, in modern conflict.”
The Need for Humanitarian Response
The global refugee crisis is no longer localized—it is a systemic challenge that demands comprehensive humanitarian coordination and sustained political commitment.”