Response to Ashley Jackson's Review of Civilian Protective Agency in Violent Settings.

The article discusses the shift in international approaches to civilian protection in the 1990s and 2000s, moving from a "top-down" approach to a more "bottom-up" approach. The authors highlight the importance of understanding and supporting civilian self-protection strategies in conflict settings. The article also discusses the challenges and complexities of civilian agency and protection, including the involvement of armed civilian groups and the need for a nuanced understanding of civilians' actions. The authors emphasize the need for further research and a design-based approach to studying civilian protective agency. [Extracted from the article]