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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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Just Security Podcast: Unfinished Business of January 6th Committee
Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord join the podcast to analyze next steps for prosecutors and ongoing paramilitary and anti-democratic threats.
January 6th Report Exposes Ongoing, Converging Threat of Anti-Democracy Schemes and Paramilitary Violence
Top experts on militias in the United States highlight January 6th Report findings, mounting threats, prevailing mythologies -- and what we can all do about it.
Insiders’ View of the January 6th Committee’s Social Media Investigation
Former investigators from the January 6th Select Committee's Purple Team discuss their assessments.
Under the Pentagon’s New Civilian Harm Action Plan, Addressing Credible Cases is a Moral Imperative
If the new CHMR-AP is to have a meaningful impact, it must address families making requests of the Pentagon now.
January 6th Report Summarizes Extremist Threat – But Leaves Key Gaps
"The absence of recommendations concerning violent extremism and law enforcement represent two of the most glaring omissions in the report."
The Military Justice Provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
"There’s bad news and good news" for military justice reform and "a wake-up call for all the players to put on their long-range thinking caps."
Congress Mandates Sweeping Transparency Reforms for International Agreements
"While there are still important gaps in the oversight regime, this legislative enactment represents the most significant transparency reform for international agreements in a…
Major Highlights of the January 6th Report
Among the investigation's closest observers, Goodman and Hendrix analyze key new revelations in the House Select Committee's final report.
Congress Passes Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Congress passed a bill to prosecute alleged war criminals in the U.S. – regardless of the nationality of the perpetrator or the victim.
Extend US Leadership on Ukraine to Post-War Reconstruction Too
G7 donors are planning now for Ukraine’s recovery. Experts explain why that should include appointing an American to lead coordination.
The Just Security Podcast: The Conclusion of the January 6th Committee
After nearly a year and a half of hearings and interviews the January 6th Committee is wrapping up its work. It held its final hearing on Monday, will issue its final report Thursday,…
The FY 2023 NDAA Falls Short on Security Assistance Oversight
The NDAA did little to address the civilian harm, corruption, and weapons diversion linked to U.S. security assistance and cooperation.