Congress
Just Security’s expert authors offer analysis of U.S. Congress’ role in national security, foreign affairs, the rule of law, and rights. Coverage includes analysis and informational resources related to the legislative process, oversight and investigations of the executive branch, and major debates on the separation of powers and Congress’ constitutional role.
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Russia Should Not be Designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism
An analysis of why designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorism could harm the interests of the Ukrainian government and the people of Ukraine.
A Historical Perspective on Alternate Electors: Lessons from Hayes-Tiden
The attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election has raised questions about a historical example in which self-proclaimed electoral votes were sent to, and considered by,…
Assessing Civilian Casualties Linked to U.S.-Made Weapons in Yemen
Mechanisms are needed to assess civilian harm resulting from U.S. arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
The GOP’s Militia Problem: Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Lessons from Abroad
Scholar of comparative politics and expert on descent of political parties into use of violence/militia discusses the danger signs in United States.
The Law Requires Pat Cipollone to Answer the Jan. 6 Committee’s Questions
Former White House Counsel W. Neil Eggleston writes about the legal and professional implications for Trump's White House Counsel if Cipollone refuses to appear and fully answer…
Greenhouse Gaslighting: Deceptive Moderation and West Virginia v. EPA
"Big federal legislation like the Clean Air Act ... [is] the direct and fundamental product of American democracy. Unlike the major questions doctrine."
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker Sixth Edition
The January 6th Select Committee’s sixth public hearing on Tuesday featured explosive testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows. She…
For US Independence Day, January 6th Hearings Reveal Authoritarianism’s Achilles Heel
Donald Trump’s failure to overturn the 2020 election wasn’t inevitable. It depended on individual decisions amid mass mobilization.
Meeting the Challenges of International Organizations’ New Threat Environment
Analysis of and recommendations for risk-mitigation planning, bolstering statutory immunity, international accountability, managing litigation & more.
In Advance of the Snap Hearing … the Jan. 6 Criminal Evidence Tracker Fifth Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.
Walking Iran Back from the Nuclear Brink
Bold action is needed now to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker Fourth Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.