AI & Emerging Technology
Just Security’s expert authors offer strategic analysis on AI, cyber, quantum and other emerging technologies, including the national security implications of AI, global governance frameworks, the evolving cyber risk landscape, and how technology use cases comport with legal and ethical considerations.
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The Russian ASAT Test Caps a Bad Year for the Due Regard Principle in Space
It's time for States to take positions on their treaty obligation to act with "due regard" to the interests of others in outer space.
Mining Parler and Mapping the “Stop the Steal” Campaign
Analysis of data related to January 6th Capitol attack reveals centrality of social media.
China’s Nuclear Buildup is About More Than Nukes
The US will need a comprehensive approach to strategic ties to uphold deterrence and sustain regional peace and security.
Democracy, Rule of Law, Justice: Lessons from 2021 for the Year Ahead?
A curated selection of Just Security articles offers insights for 2022 on issues of racial justice, democracy and the rule of law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and more.
The Use of Biometric Technologies for Counter-terrorism Purposes in a Human Rights Vacuum
CTED's "best practices" on biometrics miss a key dimension: international human rights law guidance.
Expert Explainer: On Verizon’s Deadline for Turning Over Meadows’ Records to Congress
Former General Counsel of Verizon discusses why Meadows' lawsuit will stop the clock on Verizon turning over data to Congress--even though Meadows' lawyer failed to name company…
We Now Know What Information the FBI Can Obtain from Encrypted Messaging Apps
Despite its “going dark” claims, the FBI can obtain a remarkable amount of user data from secure messaging apps that collectively have several billion global users.
Biden’s `Initiative for Democratic Renewal’ — Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts
The $424.4 million plan focuses on media, corruption, reformers, technology, and political processes like elections.
The Absence of “The Donald”
The curious omission of a notorious social media site in the FBI's criminal case files on January 6th.
Omicron: The Variant that Vaccine Apartheid Built
"If the current course is not corrected, vaccine apartheid will only deepen, and the resulting maldistribution will render historically subordinated groups even more disposable."
On Ransomware, Cyber Command Should Take a Backseat
As concerns about ransomware grow, U.S. policymakers must resist temptations to over-militarize the U.S. response, instead developing cyber capabilities across a range of federal…
Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: Oversight Must Not Be an Oversight
Congressional oversight of AI in the IC must evolve into a more adaptive approach that builds trust, transparency, and ultimately partnership.