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The CFE Treaty’s Demise and the OSCE: Time to Think Anew?

NATO's suspension of the pact and Russia's earlier withdrawal compounds the OSCE's crisis, as conventional arms control in Europe collapses.
Yemenis recently militarily trained by the Houthi movement march during an armed popular parade

A Precarious Moment for Yemen’s Truce

The effects of the war in Gaza are rippling across the region, threatening Yemen's fragile truce.

Amid Africa’s Spate of Coups, Improved Election Observation Will be Crucial to Transition

Whether observation missions in upcoming Sahel elections will help or hinder a return to civilian rule depends on a range of factors.
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Is AI the Right Sword for Democracy?

The "AI for Democracy" argument rests on misguided - and potentially dangerous - assumptions.
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On Veterans Day, Collected Reflections on Service and National Security

In recognition of Veterans Day, a collection of thoughtful Just Security articles from the past year by veterans and/or about the role of servicemembers and military families in…
US President Joe Biden (L) listens to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Law and Policy Guide to US Arms Transfers to Israel

A guide to the humanitarian law conditions on U.S. arms sales and security assistance to Israel.
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Law and Survival in Israel and Palestine

International law is critical to survival in Israel and Palestine.
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The Path to War is Paved with Obscure Intentions: Signaling and Perception in the Era of AI

Notions of what constitutes signaling and intent must evolve with AI if states are to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences.
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The Directive to Evacuate Northern Gaza: Advance Warning or Forced Displacement?

Top expert analyzes IDF directive for civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate.
Palestinians walk through debris amid massive destruction from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City's al-Rimal district, on October 10, 2023. Israel kept up its deadly bombardment of Hamas-controlled Gaza on October 10 after the Palestinian militant group threatened to execute some of the around 150 hostages it abducted in a weekend assault if air strikes continue without warning.

Rare ICRC Public Statement Calls for “Pause” in Gaza Fighting

ICRC statement says "instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza City to immediately leave their homes, coupled with the complete siege explicitly…

The ‘Murky’ Morality of Opposition to US Support for Ukraine: A Response

In his concern for Ukrainian lives, a `realist' remains impervious to Ukrainians’ own interests and ability to assess their options.

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.
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