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How ‘Economic Security’ is Re-shaping Presidential Power

Linking of “foreign commerce” to “economic security” has dangerously blurred authority that Congress has delegated to the executive branch.
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Judge Cannon Finds Special Counsel Unconstitutional in Trump Classified Documents Case: What’s Next for Jack Smith?

Judge Aileen Cannon found that Attorney General Merrick Garland had no power to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel, dismissing the case.
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After the NATO Summit, Allies Need to Step Up Their Game on Ukraine, Russia, and China

The Alliance made significant progress in some areas, but has lots of work to do going forward to meet the challenges on its doorstep.

The Value and Costs of Intelligence Diplomacy: CIA Director Burns in the Spotlight

A former CIA station chief considers his own experience with the practice in relation to Libya and the potential risks involved.
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The Just Security Podcast NATO’s Washington Summit: Russia’s War on Ukraine Tests Alliance

Joining the show to discuss this year’s NATO summit and unpack its implications is Ambassador Daniel Fried. 
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War and What We Make of the Law

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.

At the NATO Summit, Strategy and Politics in Play

The agenda has more than the usual weight attached to it while war rages in Europe and amid the US political dynamic.
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The International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in Palestine and the ‘Oslo Accords Issue’

Under the Rome Statute, the Court has and may exercise jurisdiction over any adult person accused of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity on the territory of a State…

Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes

The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.
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Engaging Africa in the ICC Prosecutor’s New Policy Paper on Complementarity and Cooperation

By adopting a dynamic interpretation of complementarity and cooperation, Khan signals the OTP’s responsiveness to these concerns emanating from African States and other stakeholders.
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The Just Security Podcast: Presidential Immunity After Trump v. United States

Legal experts Ryan Goodman, Marty Lederman, Mary McCord, and Steve Vladeck unpack what Trump v. United States means for presidential immunity.  
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Not Just Trump: America’s Growing Problem With Race

Trump's divisive use of race and the lack of pushback from establishment Republicans are manifestations of a larger enduring trend in America.
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