Detention by non-state armed groups is a widespread, diverse, and legally complex occurrence in armed conflicts across the globe. In 2023, the ICRC assessed that around 70 non-state armed groups in non-international armed conflicts have detainees. The circumstances of detention can pose serious humanitarian concerns, including ill-treatment and inadequate li ... Show More
Aug 7
An evitable catastrophe: reclaiming humanity from the nuclear brink
On August 6th and 9th 1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki became the first – and so far only – targets of nuclear weapons in warfare, killing over 100,000 people instantly and devastating countless lives for decades to come. The humanitarian consequences of such weapons are unmatched in ... Show More
14m 58s
Jul 15
Violence Escalates in West Bank
An American citizen is killed by Israeli settlers. We have a special report on the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank. Then, Israel hits targets in southern Syria, saying it's protecting the Druze community. What does it all mean for Syria and its stability? Plus, the ... Show More
57m 46s
Jul 2024
Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?
Last year, the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms embargo, a decision that is now under scrutiny. The embargo had aimed to limit weapon deliveries to the Somali government and security forces, preventing them from reaching warlords. A recent ... Show More
19m 27s
Nov 2023
Col Douglas Macgregor:Grappling with Ethical Dilemmas: Technology, Warfare, and Morality
Ready to grapple with some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas of our time? Today, we walk a tightrope between technology, warfare, and morality with @DougAMacgregor. We're kicking off by examining how an over-reliance on technology may have paved the way for mishaps like th ... Show More
28m 19s