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Surge of Hate Speech in the Sahel, Including on WhatsApp, Signals Atrocity Risk
The threat is greatest in central Mali, but persecution of the Fulbe (Fulani) across the region seeds fertile ground for ethnic cleansing.

What Just Happened: The Framing of a Migration “Invasion” and the Use of Military Authorities
An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement
Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Temporary Reprieve or Sustainable Peace?
The implementation of the second stage of the agreement, or even just continued calm, likely depends on whether President Donald Trump is prepared to intervene to keep the peace.

The Colombian Model of Success: Civil Society and Excess Force by Anti-Riot Squads and Police Units
To counter impunity, civil society and survivors of police brutality are organizing against abuses such as eye mutilation.

What Just Happened: Unpacking Exec Order on National Emergency at the Southern Border
An expert explainer on the Executive Order Declaring National Emergency Southern Border and deployment of troops.

Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.

Why Palestinian Families Are Suing the State Department for Failing to Enforce the Leahy Law
The plaintiffs in Amal Gaza, et al v. Secretary Antony Blinken, et al have a single demand of the State Department: obey the law.

The US Sudan Genocide Determination Requires the Suspension of Arms Sales to the UAE
The U.S. genocide determination should trigger concerted efforts to support the people of Sudan and set an example that wars and human rights abuses should not and cannot be profitable.…

Russia’s “Human Safari” Terror Tactic in Key Southeastern Ukraine Region of Kherson
The "hunting" may be part of a Kremlin strategy to seize more territory, drive out Ukrainians, and pacify those left in advance of any talks.

What is the Future of American Counterterrorism Strikes in Somalia?
Will Trump increase the pace and number of U.S. strikes and operations in Somalia, and what would be the implications for civilian harm?

Amid Turmoil in Lebanon and Syria, What Future for UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East?
The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.