Human Security
& Governance

Protection of Civilians

Projects

Sharing knowledge and resources to strengthen policymakers’ and practitioners’ commitment and capacity to prevent atrocities around the world.

Strengthening NATO’s Ability to Protect

Building bridges between NATO stakeholders and the expert community to act on the Alliance’s ambition to protect civilians with its operations around the world

The Intersection of Climate and Security

Highlighting critical issues of international peace and security and the coming climate crisis.

Recent Publications

Commentary

One Year Ago, War Broke Out in Sudan. What Can Be Done to Prioritize Protection of Civilians?

It will be essential that the UN, AU, and member states alike unite behind a common approach for addressing the protection of civilians in Sudan.

Julie Gregory

Project Note

Looking Back at APSG Throughout 2023

Reflecting on another successful year of strengthening both U.S. and global atrocity prevention efforts through research and engagement

Ryan Fletcher

Research

A Grim Anniversary: Marking Two Years of the Russo-Ukraine War

Stimson Center experts break down the implications of the conflict two years on

Issue Brief

Whither Atrocity Prevention at the UN? Look Beyond R2P and the Security Council

U.N. bodies outside the Security Council have continued to make substantive — if overlooked — contributions to atrocity prevention objectives

Federica D’Alessandra • Gwendolyn Whidden

Issue Brief

Social Media Mis-/Disinformation and the Risk of Atrocities in the United States

Exploring opportunities to enhance atrocity prevention and early warning through improved tracking and understanding of online false narratives

Roudabeh Kishi

Commentary

What Can UN Peacekeeping Learn from Ukraine’s Drones?

The democratization of airpower in Ukraine and other recent conflicts demonstrates growing threats and new opportunities for UN peacekeeping

Kelly A. Grieco

Policy Memo

A New Agenda for Peace: Strengthening the Ability of UN Peace Operations to Protect Civilians

Five strategic priorities for the UN’s New Agenda for Peace

Lisa Sharland • Julie Gregory • Ilhan Dahir

Commentary

Civilian Harm Mitigation: An Opportunity for Values-Based US Leadership at NATO

The Department of Defense's new focus on civilian harm mitigation and response provides new opportunities for US leadership in NATO's new approach to human security

Marc Galasco • Andrew Hyde

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Experts