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Still at War: The United States in Syria

It is time to reconsider U.S. strategic objectives in Syria and the legal basis for the use of force there.
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Still at War: The United States in the Sahel

The Sahel may be the next battleground in the "war on terror."

Reclaim the First Amendment — Harvard Law Review Address

Remarks from Jameel Jaffer, Just Security Executive Editor and Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.

Mayorkas Must Rein in Homeland Security Investigations

Urgent action is needed to rein in this part of DHS that has too much power and is subject to too little oversight.
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Ahead of the State of the Union: Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts

The State of the Union Address tomorrow comes at a precarious moment for the U.S. and the world.
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Looks Are Deceiving: The Rebranding and Perpetuation of Counterterrorism Watchlisting in Multilateral Spaces

Counterterrorism watchlisting practices continue to erode due process, human rights, and the rule of law around the world.
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The Role for DHS in Countering the Disinformation Threat

DHS is well-placed to serve as the "truth-teller" to the American public.
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More Federal Coordination Needed to Tackle U.S. Domestic Extremism

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. On Jan. 13, the…
A physical therapy room for older detainees is seen at the US Guantanamo Naval Base on October 16, 2018, in Guantanamo Base, Cuba. - The Guantanamo prison, which houses detainees accused of participating in the 9/11 attacks, is to remain open for at least 25 years, said US Navy Admiral John Ring, commander of the base. (Photo by Sylvie LANTEAUME / AFP) (Photo credit should read SYLVIE LANTEAUME/AFP via Getty Images)

A Rare Public Wake-Up Call from the ICRC on Guantanamo Transfers

An exceedingly rare public statement by the ICRC calls on the Biden administration to get serious about Guantanamo transfers.
Women in long coats hold placards and march

Connecting the Dots: The Surge in Reprisals Against Women and the Rise of Counterterrorism

Addressing reprisals against women means addressing the role of counterterrorism law.
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There Is a Way to Close Guantanamo

An outline of steps to end the policy of law of war detention, close Guantanamo, and end one of the grimmest chapters of the endless war era.
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Defending the Rule of Law Requires Ending Guantanamo Detention

After 20 years, continued Guantanamo detention is unjustifiable.
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