Military escalation framed as counterterrorism risks normalizing civilian harm and eroding international standards designed to protect populations in conflict.”
Tag: Armed 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.”
Terrorism in Nigeria: Boko Haram’s Insurgency and the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians
Boko Haram’s campaign reflects a deliberate strategy of targeting civilians to destabilize the state and assert territorial control through fear and violence.”
Healthcare in the CAR: Conflict, Insecurity, and Systemic Failure in a Fragile Health Sector
In the Central African Republic, the collapse of healthcare is not only a humanitarian emergency—it is a direct consequence of sustained violence and insecurity.”