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The Dangerous Sweep of Trump’s Plan to Designate Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.
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Surge of Hate Speech in the Sahel, Including on WhatsApp, Signals Atrocity Risk

The threat is greatest in central Mali, but persecution of the Fulbe (Fulani) across the region seeds fertile ground for ethnic cleansing.
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Stopped Security Assistance: From Counter-Narcotics to Combating Human Trafficking Programs

The Trump administration's "stop work" order on U.S. foreign assistance may hurt its foreign policy goals and national security priorities.
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A Start for AI Transparency at DHS with Room to Grow

An assessment of the achievements and areas for improvement in the DHS's most recent AI use case inventory.
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Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem

We asked experts what members of the committee should focus on in Noem’s confirmation hearing before the Senate.
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Beyond ‘Critical’ Minerals, Don’t Forget Gold’s Role as a Driver of Economic Growth — and Conflict

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.
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How Gender Bias on the Battlefield Hinders the Protection of Civilian Men

Deconstructing this bias and integrating the lived reality of male civilians in wartime can improve protection of entire communities.
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Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors’ Landmark Win Gives Hope for Alien Tort Statute Cases

The Al Shirmari verdict may help other plaintiffs chart a path to navigate the Supreme Court’s constraints on Alien Tort Statute cases.
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Assessing Amnesties and Re-assimilation in Northeast Syria

Using amnesties, trials, and “parole boards” for detainees in northeast Syria would be consistent with the requirements of international law.
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Abu Ghraib Dejà Vu

As torture victims from the Abu Ghraib prison return to U.S. federal court, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Xenakis discusses need for accountability.
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Physicians and the Push for Accountability for Alleged Abuse of Gazan Prisoners Detained by Israel

Torture and inhuman treatment of detainees are war crimes. They also put medical staff in a severely compromised ethical position.
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Proud Boys Threat Assessment: From the Planning of January 6th to Future Scenarios

The Proud Boys, more than any other organized extremist group, planned the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and led the charge. If they can harness the capacity to do it again,…
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