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.”
Tag: Armed Conflict
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.”
The Homs Deal: Humanitarian Access in a Besieged City
The Homs Deal did not create humanitarian access—it exposed how thoroughly it had been denied.”
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Displacement, Protection Risks, and Legal Obligations
The Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan reveals not only the scale of displacement, but the fragility of protections meant to safeguard those fleeing conflict.”