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Relatives mourn over the coffin of Ukrainian serviceman, adorned with flowers and the Ukrainian flag.

One Year On: If Ukraine Falls, the Global Consequences Will Haunt the World for Generations

"The narrative of the plucky Ukrainian underdog taking on Russia’s sclerotic Goliath helped to rally support across the world, but it now masks a creeping complacency among Ukraine’s…
This picture taken by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) shows visiting Ukraine lawmaker Kira Rudik (2nd R) speaking next to Taiwanese legislator Huang Shih-chieh (2nd L), with respective flags, at the Parliament in Taipei on October 25, 2022. (Photo by STR/CNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Q&A: A Ukrainian MP on National Unity and the Drive for the World’s Support

Golos Party Leader Kira Rudik describes the harrowing year in Ukraine's Parliament since Russia’s full-scale assault.

In War, Ukraine’s Parliament Asserts Its Democratic Role

MP Oleksiy Goncharenko says his country shows it has by far the more stable political system compared with Russia, even under this onslaught.

Repatriating Alleged ISIS-Linked Men from Northeast Syria: The Start of Judicial Responses to the Political Stalemate

Recent rulings may force countries to reckon with their denial of due process to the accused and justice to the victims.
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Purpose “Unknown”: Proposed Forms Would Undermine Corporate Transparency Act’s Ownership Reporting Regime

Without significant changes, FinCEN’s proposed ownership information reports will enable incomplete reporting and undermine the anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and tax…
A picture shows a general view of the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev, near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on February 3, 2023

Israel is Annexing the West Bank. Don’t be Misled by its Gaslighting

Three indicators can show a change in the legal status of a territory, demonstrating de jure annexation, even without a formal declaration. Under this test, Israel is presently…

The US Needs a Strategy for (Human) Security Cooperation

The result is a frequent perception of enabling rights abuses and atrocities committed by foreign military partners.
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A Big Few Weeks for Guantanamo: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

"It’s been an uncharacteristically Guantanamo-news-filled few weeks – some good, some bad, some ugly. Here’s a quick rundown of recent developments."

Haiti’s Police Protests Highlight Armed Gangs’ Ties to Government

In January alone, at least 16 officers died and two others are missing. The culprits are armed gangs tied to official corruption.
In this photograph taken on July 31, 2022, smoke rises from a house following a US drone strike in the Sherpur area of Kabul

Permanently Winding Down the War on Terror Requires Greater Transparency

Increased transparency is needed to ensure the United States makes a definitive turn away from endless war.
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The Just Security Podcast: How Should the Press Cover Democracy?

To discuss how the press can better report on diverse communities and cooperate globally we have Erin Carroll and Rebecca Hamilton.
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Afghan Lawyers on Rule of Law’s Frontlines Need Urgent International Support

Legal actors are still working to advance justice in Afghanistan - they deserve more support from the international community, not less.
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