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Social Media Platform Integrity Matters in Times of War
Twitter’s failure to moderate content about the Israel-Hamas conflict should be a lesson for other social networks.

The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime
An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.

Expert Q&A with David Aaron on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization and Reform
Seasoned intelligence law expert and DOJ alum David Aaron explains why Section 702 must be reauthorized, why reforms that help the program evolve over time are useful, and where…

Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next
Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.

Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders
Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.

On Eve of Elections, Polish Democracy is Subverted by Autocratic Media Advantage
Pro-democracy allies and organizations should call out such media capture and other tools of domestic election interference.

The PCLOB Stubs Its Toe on Use of U.S. Person Queries with FISA Section 702
A critique of the PCLOB recommendation that Congress require FISC authorization when U.S. person query terms are used in the FISA Section 702 database.

Key Takeaways from September 28 House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on AUMF Reform
The HFAC hearing clarified the shallowness of the Biden administration’s conception of AUMF reform, divisions between the political branches and within the House, and the risks…
AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations
The most immediate threat is not the “AI apocalypse” – where machines take over the world – but humans leveraging AI to establish new patterns of violence and domination…
Climate Mitigation: Moving Beyond National Action to International Action
The international community must unite in a joint effort to reduce fugitive emissions of methane around the world.

Tracking UNGA 78: Notable Moments and Key Themes
During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

Why “Associated Forces” Should be Kept Out of Any New AUMF
Any new AUMF must be limited to only the clearly specified non-state armed groups Congress has voted to authorize war against.