Terrorism & Violent Extremism
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Quick Reference Guides for the Fulton County Election Interference Charges
Charts and Tables to help explain the different charges against different defendants in Fulton County DA Fani Willis's prosecution of former President Trump and co-defendants,…

How Jack Smith May Charge Trump PAC with Fraudulent Fundraising Within the Bounds of First Amendment
Special Counsel Jack Smith could charge Donald Trump with federal wire fraud for his fundraising off of the Big Lie.

An Arab League Interpol-Like Security Network Puts Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders At Risk
Without urgently needed reforms, human rights defenders could be at risk of arrest in 22 countries without even knowing it. No one is safe from the reach of the Arab Interior Ministers…

The Character to Lead: Republicans’ Fork in the Road Between Trump and the Constitution’s Eligibility Requirements for President
"As someone who has served as an informal advisor to Republican and Democratic Presidents, it pains me to make this observation."

Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Russia: Decay of the Combatant’s Immunity
Captured members of UAF units - including the Azof and Aidar battalions - qualify as POWs and should be protected from prosecution for lawful acts of war by the combatant’s privilege.…

Суди над українськими військовополоненими в Росії: руйнація імунітету комбатанта
Отже, російські фіктивні судові процеси повністю нівелюють ці основоположні принципи МГП і спрямовані…

The Just Security Podcast: The Trump Indictment in Georgia
The indictment charges that the defendants engaged in a sweeping criminal enterprise to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Trump Trial in Fulton County
Legal experts answer questions about what to expect in the Fulton County, Georgia prosecution of former President Donald Trump and co-defendants.

The Fulton County DA’s Options: Multi-Defendant Trial(s) and the Paths Ahead
Analyzing the risks and rewards of multi-defendant trials for the State and for the defendants.

The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links
The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.

Deciphering the Trump Indictment from the Apparent Fulton County Docket Entry
Legal experts discuss the likely charges against former President Trump and other defendants based on the apparent docket entry in Fulton County, Georgia.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Georgia Indictment of Trump
Legal experts answer questions about what to expect in the anticipated Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump.