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U.S. Military Action in Mexico: Almost Certainly Illegal, Definitely Counterproductive

U.S. military action in Mexico would not only be illegal, it would sabotage Trump’s stated immigration policy priorities and could lead to retaliation against Americans.
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The Attempt to Purge Trans Members from the Armed Forces

The effort to purge all trans people from the military is not merely a repeat of the struggle that played out during the first Trump administration; it is an attack of a different…
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A Nordic ‘Trump-Mitigation’ Strategy Amid a Return of Power Politics

These Northern European States, with their Baltic neighbors, will play a vital role in supporting Ukraine and defending international law amid the emerging instability of the Trump…
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For Trump’s China Agenda the Best Deal is to Reverse Biden and let Nippon Buy U.S. Steel

Reversing Biden's block on the acquisition would aid relations with Japan and competition against China while bolstering U.S. resilience.
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What Just Happened: At Guantanamo’s Migrant Operation Center

Sending anyone from the United States to Guantanamo raises a host of legal, moral, and policy questions.
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Some Reforms to Consider as the Uniform Code of Military Justice Turns 75 This Spring

The UCMJ's 75-year mark is an auspicious time to consider reforms that would dramatically alter the system President Truman signed into law.
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What Just Happened: The Framing of a Migration “Invasion” and the Use of Military Authorities

An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement

Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.
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What Just Happened: Unpacking Exec Order on National Emergency at the Southern Border

An expert explainer on the Executive Order Declaring National Emergency Southern Border and deployment of troops.
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Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.
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Russia’s “Human Safari” Terror Tactic in Key Southeastern Ukraine Region of Kherson

The "hunting" may be part of a Kremlin strategy to seize more territory, drive out Ukrainians, and pacify those left in advance of any talks.
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What is the Future of American Counterterrorism Strikes in Somalia?

Will Trump increase the pace and number of U.S. strikes and operations in Somalia, and what would be the implications for civilian harm?
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