America's Abandoned Promise on Civilian Harm The recent announcement that no U. S.
delegation will attend the International Contact Group on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response summit in Brussels is a stark reminder of the Defense Department's abandonment of its own initiative to protect civilians during combat.
The Pentagon's decision to dismantle the civilian protection mission, which was co founded by the U. S. , marks a disturbing shift away from the country's previous commitment to reducing harm to non combatants.