Maya Nir

2 months ago | justsecurity.org | Quscondy Abdulshafi |Viola Gienger |Maya Nir

The North African country of Sudan marks two years of war this week. The fighting between rival military factions – the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – has killed an estimated 150,000 people and forced more than 15 million people from their homes. Almost 25 million people face acute hunger, according to United Nations agencies. It’s the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. How did Sudan get to this point?

Mar 26, 2025 | justsecurity.org | Tess Bridgeman |Ryan Goodman |Michael Posner |Daphne Keller |Maya Nir

2025 will be a pivotal year for technology regulation in the United States and around the world. The European Union has begun regulating social media platforms with its Digital Services Act. In the United States, regulatory proposals at the federal level will likely include renewed efforts to repeal or reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Sep 19, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Clara Apt |Maya Nir |Viola Gienger

U.N. headquarters in New York plays host to some 150 presidents and prime ministers from Sept. 22 to 27 for the annual high-level week during the opening of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual session and for this year’s prelude, the Summit of the Future, which aims to generate a new consensus on global cooperation.

Aug 15, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Maya Nir

Today, Thursday, Apr. 15, 2024, marks the three-year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. For the past three years, Just Security has covered the unfolding situation in Afghanistan through various lenses, including analysis of international recognition of the Taliban, counterrorism and military strategy, women’s rights, human rights more broadly, and more. Our coverage features expert analysis, policy recommendations, and local voices.