The challenge in the West Bank is not the absence of legal protections under international law, but the persistent gap between formal protections and consistent enforcement.”
Tag: Middle East
Governance, Armed Conflict, and Civilian Protection in Yemen
When armed groups govern territory, civilian protection depends not only on the conduct of war, but on the conduct of governance.”
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.”
Peace Between Gaza-Israel: Fragile Ceasefire, Civilian Risk, and the Structural Drivers of Recurrent Conflict
Ceasefires in Gaza reduce immediate violence, but without structural change, they function as pauses—not resolutions—in a recurring cycle of conflict.”
Saudi Zero-Tolerance: State Control, Legal Restrictions, and the Suppression of Dissent
In Saudi Arabia, release from detention often marks a transition to restricted freedom rather than a restoration of rights.”
Realpolitik and International Refugee Law: The EU–Turkey Deal and the Erosion of Asylum Protections
When migration control policies override legal protections, the right to seek asylum risks becoming conditional rather than guaranteed.”
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.”