Intelligence & Surveillance
Just Security’s expert authors provide legal and policy analysis of intelligence and surveillance activities, focusing on their impact on national security and on civil liberties and privacy rights, and their oversight by Congress and the courts.
1,782 Articles
Safeguarding Evidence: The Coalition that Preserved Content from Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom” Protests
Woman, Life, Freedom victims and survivors have been asking the world for help. It is time to amplify their calls and turn these cries for justice into reality.
Terrorism and the Threat of Weak States
State weakness boosts the organizational vitality of resident terrorist groups, enabling them to not only live longer but also expand their terrorist activities.
Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.
The FTC’s Concerning Inaction on a New Data Protection Law
Inaction on PADFA means that the personal information of U.S. citizens can continue to be transferred to adversarial nations without consequences.
Q&A with Katherine Keneally: The Future of Terrorism Detection and Analysis
How should we understand evolving terrorism, and what’s needed for better threat assessment? Julia Ebner discussed this with expert Katherine Keneally.
Nihilistic Violent Extremism: A Valuable Stride Forward in American Counterterrorism
Nihilistic violent extremism might even be considered part of a fourth generation of online radicalization, blurring the lines between killers and terrorists.
One Step Forward? Agreement on Spyware Regulation in the Pall Mall Process
A new code marks a serious commitment by states to regulate digital surveillance tools, but stops short of agreeing to hard legal standards.
Don’t Succumb to Climate Fatalism
Climate policy is taking a hit, but succumbing to this backsliding is not the answer. Instead, there are real security, economic, and political benefits to hitting back.
Online Safety Regulations Around the World: The State of Play and The Way Forward
A global survey and analysis of online safety laws reveals an emerging set of discernible approaches to platform regulation.
The Fox TV Problem with Deporting International Students
The SCOTUS decision in FCC v. Fox TV emphasized fair notice, a bedrock requirement of due process that could shield students from removal.
The Just Security Podcast: Trump’s AI Strategy Takes Shape
Is a distinct Trump strategy for AI beginning to emerge—and what will that mean for the United States and the rest of the world?
The Netherlands Apologizes for Involvement in Hawija Airstrike and Lays Out Further Reforms
The Dutch Cabinet's release of a list of commitments on mitigating civilian harm is a major step forward for transparency.