Making Amends for Civilian Harm: The Case for Reforming U.S. Ex Gratia Policy
When U.S. military actions abroad harm civilian populations, making amends should focus primarily on fulfilling the needs and wants of…
When U.S. military actions abroad harm civilian populations, making amends should focus primarily on fulfilling the needs and wants of…
International humanitarian and development organizations have faced increased pressure in recent years to address sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in…
In recent years, humanitarian organizations have become deeply concerned with the ongoing involvement of U.S. government (USG) security partners in…
The Global Fragility Act (GFA) passed the House of Representatives on May 20, 2019. The bill would streamline and improve programs and efforts within the USG to address violent conflict overseas using a “3D” approach of development, diplomacy, and defense. With bipartisan support, the bill has moved out of the House.
As the number of armed conflicts continues to rise globally, so, too, does civilian harm, resulting in the highest number…
Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Drones and Modern Conflict hosted a UK-U.S. legislators’ dialogue…
In April 2015, the International Committee of the Red Cross and InterAction convened a closed-door roundtable to discuss options for…