**War Crimes Unchecked: 100,000+ Civilian Deaths in 18 Months**
When the Rules of War Break Down: A Wake-Up Call for Global Governance It’s not often that a report lands on my desk and makes me stop, truly stop, and reflect on the very foundations of international order. But a recent study by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights has done just that. It’s a sobering read, finding that international law, specifically the laws of war meant to protect civilians, is at “breaking point.” Twenty-three armed conflicts over the last 18 months, over 100,000 civilians killed, torture, rape – all committed with “near impunity.” This isn’t just a grim statistic; it’s a profound political development signalling a systemic failure that demands our urgent attention and deep political analysis. ...