My latest piece in Just Security laying out some of the factual and legal law-of-war related questions raised by the exploding #pagers in #Lebanon, including questions on the use of booby-traps. justsecurity.org/100193/law-war…

Netanyahu’s right-wing, extremist government is violating international & US law and has created a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Today, I announced that I will file Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to stop the sale of U.S. arms to Israel and end our complicity in this disaster.

45+ new signatories to our Parliamentary pledge! This an amazing result from Austrian campaigners working to #StopKillerRobots!👏

NEW Dr. Annelle Sheline : MBS throws cold water on Biden's 'grand bargain' -- says no normalization with Israel until Palestinians get a state. responsiblestatecraft.org/saudi-normaliz…

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source says reuters.com/world/germany-…

With disarmament discussion in the First Committee of the #UNGA kicking off again, PAX for peace contributed to provide insights in several topics in Reaching Critical Will Briefing Book including on armed #drones and Environment, Peace and Security reachingcriticalwill.org/resources/publ…

Excellent piece from Sarah Leah Whitson in Foreign Policy on the double standards in the U.S. approach to the International Criminal Court, highlighting how the current administration is rejecting international law. #Gaza #Israel #Russia foreignpolicy.com/2024/09/18/bid…

New publication alert! 🚨The new edition of our #UNGA #FirstCommittee briefing book provides information and recommendations to government delegations. Check it out and get ready for disarmament action in October! reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen…

The chapter by Wim Zwijnenburg and Christina Parandii warns about the increasing proliferation and use of #drones and their implication for human rights and international peace and security: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen… #FirstCommittee

In light of Lithuania’s withdrawal from the #CCM and multiple instances of use of #ClusterMunitions in 2024, Ban Cluster Bombs expects states to speak strongly in condemnation of these developments in #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen…

In relation to #SmallArms, IANSA updates us on the outcome of #RevCon4 and how states can continue to engage with the issue during the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen…

It has been a busy year for UN efforts to address international #CyberPeace and security! Check out the #cyber chapter by Allison Pytlak of Stimson Center to learn about recent developments within in the OEWG and more! reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen… #FirstCommittee

European arms transfer legislation needs an overhaul. Join us to discuss reform proposals in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and the UK at Università di Trento on 7 October. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ihL1R…

This small arms survey interview with Amb. Maritza Chan is informative and inspiring. She continues to demonstrate her dedication to inclusive processes in which the voices of underrepresented groups such as women, youth, survivors, and civil society are fully heard.

The backbone of #India’s fighter jet fleet is the Russian-designed #Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Delhi recently ordered 240 AL-31FP #engines to keep the fleet airborne for years to come. The will be build on a #Russian license by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. #HAL. defensenews.com/global/asia-pa…

The Torture-Free Trade Network also contributed to our briefing book for the first time! Check out the #TortureFreeTrade chapter by verity coyle to learn how to support this initiative in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen…

The book also shows how Qatar and UAE have strategically used arms deals as tools to assert their autonomy, expand global influence, & shift power dynamics w/ traditional allies like U.S. and European countries. Find out more, pre-order it now: rienner.com/title/Qatar_an… #ArmsTrade

Will the call for a moratorium on multiple #cyber resolutions hold? 🤔 Learn more in my chapter previewing what to expect at the upcoming session of the #UNGA #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/documen… Thank you Reaching Critical Will for the chance to contribute! #UNCyberOEWG

To the attention of all First Committee experts: This briefing book is a must-read every session. Sincerely, The Chair #UNGA79

Read closely, not the title of the article ... Exclusive: Ammunition from India enters Ukraine, raising Russian ire reuters.com/world/ammuniti…