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In the U.N.’s Counterterrorism Strategy Review, the Imperative of Global South Civil Society Participation

As the counterterrorism strategy review unfolds, the U.N., member states, and NGOs should take action to deepen civil society’s role, especially from the Global South.
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The Meta Oversight Board’s Advisory Opinion on Global Community Notes Rollout: Another Check on Platform Power?

A recent Meta Oversight Board Advisory Opinion marks a positive step in tackling misinformation and protecting digital rights on social media.
Thousands of people wave Syrian flags as they gather in a square during an anniversary rally in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Omar Albaw / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)

An Urgent Call to Break the Cycle of Division and Exclusion in Syria

Sectarianism in Syria persists, and reinforces a cycle of division. A constitutional process that does not grapple with sectarianism will only reinforce it.
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Separating Fact from Fiction in FACE Act Enforcement

The Trump administration’s new report claims DOJ’s enforcement of the FACE Act unfairly targeted religious Americans. Each of its claims fail against the enforcement record.
The U.S. Capitol is seen after the House narrowly passed a bill forwarding President Donald Trump's agenda at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Bogus “Antifa” Designations and FBI Warrantless Access to Americans’ Communications

"Any expert of national security surveillance law following the government’s escalating actions on “antifa” can connect the dots to FISA electronic surveillance."
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1,000 Days and Counting: A Father, A Professor, and a Government That Won’t Let Go

The son of Azerbaijan economist and anti-corruption activist Gubad Ibadoghlu appeals for the release of his father and uncle, both political prisoners.
Women embrace in front of memorial flowers on October 28, 2018 outside of the Tree of Life Synagogue after a shooting there left 11 people dead in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on October 27, 2018. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Global Crises, Local Impacts: How Mayors Need to Prepare

Global conflicts are fueling local polarization and extremism. Mayors must act early to protect their communities before violence erupts.
Someone in a fluorescent yellow safety jacket on a bicycle is standing speaking with several others at a campaign booth for the TISZA opposition political party. The booth has a poster on it apparently promoting two male candidates. There are trees and apparent residential block buildings in the background and neat brown pavers underfoot.

Hungary’s Election Could End Orbán’s Rule — But Will It End His Power?

Hungary's parliamentary election will test Prime Minister Viktor Orban's strength, as well as whether a change could successfully undo 16 years of autocratic rule.
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Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to George Croner

A rebuttal to George Croner’s critique of the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on FISA Section 702 backdoor searches and why RISAA falls short.
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The Financial Action Task Force: An Accountability Mechanism for the United States

The FATF Mutual Evaluation of the United States serves as an opportunity to promote the preservation of multilateral norms and standards.
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What the Latest Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Reveals About Global Rights

CSW emphasized that women are at the forefront of combating global backsliding, and preserving their rights remains central to protecting rule of law and global stability.
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The Truth Behind Section 702 Query Statistics

Authors write that Congress must now impose a warrant requirement for Section 702 access to Americans' communications.
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