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The Just Security Podcast: ICJ Provisional Measures in South Africa v. Israel

Three experts join the show to unpack the ICJ provisional measures in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

International Courts as the Last Hope for Humanity

Former President of the International Criminal Court writes about South Africa v Israel case before the International Court of Justice.
President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Salman stand next to each other.

The Democratic Price of Countering Authoritarianism

The US need to contend with China and Russia may obscure the accumulation of risk from many individual tradeoffs.
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Recent NDAA Reforms Not Likely to Fix Key DHS Intelligence Abuses

Congress must do more to regulate the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
An Israeli artillery unit soldier carries an explosive shell near the border with Lebanon

The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It

Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.
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Another Lost Year on Guantanamo

Guantanamo continues to cause profound damage both inside and outside of its walls. The steps to close the facility are there for the taking.
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Accountability and Legacy at Guantanamo: Some Progress, Still A Long Way to Go

As we mark the 22nd anniversary of Guantanamo, we have an obligation to look to the long-term to support the victims of torture.
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How Long Will Trump’s DC Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines

An overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Trump's appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference.

Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy

The DC Circuit has every reason to put the burden on former President Trump by issuing a quick mandate.
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How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
Members of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the sea as demonstrators march through the Red Sea port city of Hodeida in solidarity with the people of Gaza on January 4, 2024, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the militant Hamas group in Gaza.

Regional Conflict in the Middle East and the Limitations of the War Powers Resolution

The involvement of U.S. armed forces in hostilities in this tinderbox—without congressional authorization—should spur the legislative branch into action, including to enact…
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