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Why Has the Trump Justice Department Not Moved to Dismiss the Case Against Trump’s Co-Defendants in the FLA Classified Documents Case?

The Justice of Department's inaction appears to protect both Trump's reputation and Kash Patel's nomination to head the FBI.
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Syria Needs the International Criminal Court

The Assad atrocities have long served as a painful example of the limits of international justice, but there is now a chance to change that.
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The Legal Problem with Trump’s WHO Order: The US Cannot Withdraw Until It Pays Its Dues

US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.

Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence

The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.
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Senate Testimony on Confirmation of Attorney General: Preserving the Independence of the Department of Justice

Mary McCord's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.
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National Security Resilience and Reform: Trump 2.0 and Beyond

Beginning a national security reform process is not just necessary, but urgently demanded to break inertia and launch a new dynamic.
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Declassified US Memo on Ethel Rosenberg Confirms She Was No Spy: Time for President Biden to Correct the Record

Her sons urge President Biden to correct the historical record by declaring her conviction and execution wrongful and issuing an apology.
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What is the Future of American Counterterrorism Strikes in Somalia?

Will Trump increase the pace and number of U.S. strikes and operations in Somalia, and what would be the implications for civilian harm?
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The First Trump Administration Used Sanctions Effectively in Africa. Here’s How That Can Resume in the Second Term.

The Trump administration can open up other opportunities to advance broader policy, national security, and even economic objectives.
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Syrians’ Pursuit of Freedom and Self-Governance: Prioritizing a Locally-Driven and Incremental Approach to Constitutionalism

Syrian policymakers should pursue a locally-driven and incremental approach to constitutionalism for a more cohesive and just future.
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The Spreading Impact of Restrictive ‘Foreign Agent’ Laws and How to Stop Them

Such measures not only gut civil society as incubators of citizen involvement and connection with government, they spill beyond borders.
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Interpol General Assembly Inches Forward on Transparency, Still Needs Reform Strategy

Amid a trend toward more openness in the police-coordination agency, further action is needed to prevent abuse of systems such as red notices.
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