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National Security Implications of Trump’s Indictment: A Damage Assessment
The former president's retention of highly classified intelligence has potentially grave implications for U.S. national security.

Four Takeaways From the Department of Justice Audit on Countering Domestic Terrorism
The Office of the Inspector General advises a department-wide strategy to bring together separate efforts from across all sections.

The Sudan Conflict is an Existential Crisis for Refugee Protection in Africa
The African Union and the United Nations refugee protection systems can take active steps to address the problem of displaced people in Sudan now.

Bad for the Goose, Bad for the Gander: Drone Attacks in Russia Underscore Broader Risks
Recent drone attacks in Russia highlight legal and policy risks that must be weighed carefully.

Progress, Resistance, and Silence on Gender Justice in the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Gender must be “on the table” throughout the discussion and eventual negotiation of a treaty on crimes against humanity, and everywhere that States seek to prevent or punish…

Model Prosecution Memo for Trump Classified Documents
"The authors have decades of experience as federal prosecutors and defense lawyers, as well as other legal expertise. Based upon this experience and the analysis that follows,…

The Lithuanian Case for an International Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine
Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Justice writes about the U.S. approach to creating a tribunal compared to the model supported by Lithuania and others.

Treasury is Taking a More Proactive Approach to Bank De-risking
Following years of passivity, Treasury’s 2023 De-risking Strategy takes a turn in the right direction.

Expert Backgrounder: Title I of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act vs. Section 702
A quick-reference guide to understanding the legal debate about electronic national security surveillance (and how to spot imposters trying to muddy the waters)

Assessing the Controversial Meeting of a U.N. Official and Russian Official Wanted for Arrest in the Hague
The legal and policy framework governing UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba's decision to meet with Russian official Maria Lvova-Belova, who…

Оцінка контроверсійної зустрічі представника ООН та російської чиновниці, яку розшукують для арешту в Гаазі
Правові та політичні рамки, що регулюють рішення Спеціального представника ООН з питань дітей і…

Rethinking US Foreign Policy Strategy on Wrongful Detention
Wrongful detention is a threat to US persons everywhere, and should be a top priority in domestic and foreign policy.