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Guantanamo Dispatch: Innocent or Guilty, Accused USS Cole Bomber May Never Go Free
Even if the jury were to acquit him, the U.S. military could still continue to hold the suspect in the USS Cole bombing case indefinitely.
Reinvention Blueprint No. 4: Building Authorities for Domestic Use of the Military that Work
Authorities for domestic use of the military are outdated and subject to abuse. This is a blueprint for a single modern statute, enforceable limits, and judicial review.
Proposed U.S. Sanctions Against the Int’l Criminal Court Could Lead to Detainees’ Release
A list of individuals currently in ICC custody awaiting trial or judgment, who could be released if U.S. sanctions dismantle the Court.
The Just Security Podcast: What’s Behind the Justice Department’s FARA Announcement?
Host David Aaron joins Adam Hickey to discuss an unusual announcement from the Department of Justice on the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Section 951.
Persecution by Other Means: Mexico and the First Test of the ICC’s Cyber Policy
A new report finds that the Mexican government's actions against journalists from 2018 to 2024 could constitute grounds to investigate the crime of persecution.
Guantanamo Dispatch: Prosecutors Turn to Remote Testimony For First-Ever Capital Trial at Guantanamo
The witnesses in Guantanamo’s first-ever death penalty trial, the USS Cole bombing case, are expected to testify by video feed.
First, Do No Harm: Four Questions Government Reformers Must Ask to Avoid Counterproductive Changes
Cautionary tales show well-intentioned procedural requirements can tie up decisionmaking without meaningfully enhancing outcomes.
The Supreme Court’s Open-Weight AI Regulation Gauntlet
A series of Supreme Court rulings have left the federal government with a narrow path to regulating open-weight AI models.
Hard Lessons from Brazil on Defending Democracy
The United States could learn from Brazil about forming a cross-sectoral coalition to defend democratic institutions. So why is it falling short?
Expert Backgrounder: Weapons in Space Under International Law
An expert outlines the body of international law governing the placement and use of weapons in outer space.
Questions for Congress on Venezuela’s Assets
Congress should pose the following questions to the administration about the assets it claims to have seized from Venezuela.
Supporting Syria’s Domestic Accountability Process
Despite their flaws, Syrian institutions have the potential to become vehicles of accountability with sustained international engagement.