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The dome of the U.S. Capitol Buidling and the US flag.

Congress Can and Should Address the Threat from Unauthorized Paramilitary Activity

This article is the first in a series of leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during a bilateral meeting on Nov. 13, 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

As Putin Lines Ukraine Border with Russian Troops, Is There a China Factor?

Even without the oft-discussed scenario of a simultaneous Chinese attack on Taiwan, Putin at least needs Xi's support for a new Ukraine invasion

Guide to the Chess Game at the United Nations on Ukraine Crisis

A roadmap to diplomatic options on Ukraine crisis and potential collateral risks for other issues on UN agenda.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 14: War Powers Reform

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

The Good Governance Papers: A January 2022 “Report Card” Update

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
At least ten alleged members of the Oath Keepers in military fatigues are tagged in a photograph of a mob of people entering the Capitol on January 6th. The photo and tags identifying individuals are presented in an FBI Affidavit submitted by the Justice Department.

EXCLUSIVE: The Oath Keeper Podcast Interviews – New Insights Into Jan. 6 and Continued Threats

Just Security has located and reviewed podcast appearances by the Oath Keepers, only some of which appear in Justice Department documents. Many revelations included. Listen to…
Women in long coats hold placards and march

Connecting the Dots: The Surge in Reprisals Against Women and the Rise of Counterterrorism

Addressing reprisals against women means addressing the role of counterterrorism law.

The US-Russia Crisis Over Ukraine: All Options Should Not Be On the Table

US and Russian leaders must consider the use of nuclear weapons off the table. Even use on a "limited scale" carries too much risk.
Image: Left - MONROVIA, LIBERIA – AUGUST 6, 2003: Hundreds of shell casings litter the ground in Monrovia, Liberia, as negotiators try to reach a ceasefire in the country’s brutal civil war. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images) Right - Syrian defendant Anwar R., 57, arrives at court for an unprecedented trial on state-sponsored torture in Syria, on April 23, 2020 at court in Koblenz, western Germany. Prime suspect Anwar R., an alleged former colonel in Syrian state security, stands accused of carrying out crimes against humanity while in charge of the Al-Khatib detention centre in Damascus between April 29, 2011 and September 7, 2012. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes / various sources / AFP). EDITORS NOTE: According to court's ruling, the face of the defendant must be made unrecognizable 

From Syria Torture Trial to Liberian Massacre Case – A Plea for Bolstering Witness Protections in Human Rights Litigation

Witness testimony was key in reaching today's conviction of a former Syrian intelligence official for crimes against humanity. But the testimony placed witnesses and victims at…
People in orange jumpsuits and black hoods walk in a single-file line in front of US Capitol building

Defending the Rule of Law Requires Ending Guantanamo Detention

After 20 years, continued Guantanamo detention is unjustifiable.

As Putin Aims to Re-Divide Europe, Lessons from the Past Can Guide a Response

The US, with Europe, should push back against Russia's aggression while looking for ways to address legitimate grievances.

Mining Parler and Mapping the “Stop the Steal” Campaign

Analysis of data related to January 6th Capitol attack reveals centrality of social media.
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