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Palestinian children stand in front of a pile of debris following Israeli bombardment in Rafah

U.S. Policymakers’ Lessons from Yemen for Gaza

Former Obama officials write: If the White House is serious about protecting Gaza’s civilians, they need to do more than urge that Israel adhere to the law. They must make clear…

Dec. 22, 2023 Wa’el Alzayat and Jeremy Konyndyk

Unhuman Killings: AI and Civilian Harm in Gaza

Israel’s expanded use of AI in the war in Gaza may partially explain widespread civilian harm.

Dec. 15, 2023 Brianna Rosen

The leader of Civic Coalition (KO), Donald Tusk addresses voters and lawmakers from the podium in the parliament after receiving a majority of the chamber's votes to be the next prime minister during a parliamentary session on Dec. 11, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. His coalition of opposition parties won a majority in October's general election, ending eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party. (Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images)

Poland’s New Government Will Face Hurdles to Restore Rule of Law and Judicial Independence

In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

Dec. 12, 2023 Jasmine D. Cameron, Judge Dariusz Mazur and 1 more

Learning from Justice O’Connor

A moving tribute to Justice O'Connor by one of her law clerks.

Dec. 2, 2023 Jane Stromseth

Women walk past a sign of the COP28 ahead of the United Nations climate summit

Tracking COP28: Notable Moments and Key Themes

As COP28 begins, our tracker provides expert analysis, updates on conference debates, and the latest climate coverage.

Nov. 30, 2023 Clara Apt

Giving Tuesday: Please Support Just Security With a Tax-Deductible Donation

We could very much use your support this Giving Tuesday. Here's how to make a gift of any size.

Nov. 28, 2023 Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman

The Year of Section 702 Reform, Part V: The HPSCI Majority FISA Working Group Report

The latest in our series on the FISA Section 702 reauthorization and reform debate.

Nov. 27, 2023 Elizabeth Goitein and Noah Chauvin

(L-R) US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Christine Abizaid

Threat from Within? Unreformed Counterterrorism Infrastructure Raises Concerns About Misuse

The costs of allowing expansive U.S. counterterrorism laws are borne by too many Americans who live in fear of these tools.

Nov. 21, 2023 Faiza Patel

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stands next to Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman

It’s Time to Close the Door on Biden’s Saudi Defense Deal

The Biden administration's potential defense deal with Saudi Arabia would undermine U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and could pave the path for a regional nuclear arms…

Nov. 16, 2023 Shahed Ghoreishi

Is AI the Right Sword for Democracy?

The "AI for Democracy" argument rests on misguided - and potentially dangerous - assumptions.

Nov. 13, 2023 Arthur Holland Michel

Shot behind Trump speaking during a rally

DOJ Will Use Trump’s Continued Embrace of Jan. 6 Rioters to Prove Its Case

Former President Donald Trump's statements can show he had the requisite criminal intent in the actions he took to overturn an election.

Nov. 10, 2023 Tom Joscelyn, Norman L. Eisen and 1 more

Coffins are lined up next to graves as a mass funeral takes place to bury victims of a military strike on a camp for displaced people near the northern Myanmar town of Laiza on October 10, 2023. Twenty-nine people were killed and dozens wounded in a military strike on a camp for displaced people in northern Myanmar, a spokesman for an ethnic rebel group that controls the area told AFP on October 10. (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the United Nations Keeps Failing Victims of Atrocity Crimes

Prevention and the responsibility to protect are subordinated to other UN agendas, and special advisers too often sidelined.

Nov. 9, 2023 Karen Smith