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The Just Security Podcast: The Conclusion of the January 6th Committee

After nearly a year and a half of hearings and interviews the January 6th Committee is wrapping up its work. It held its final hearing on Monday, will issue its final report Thursday,…

How Jan. 6th Committee’s Revelations of Interference in Their Investigation Can Enable the Special Counsel

The kind of new evidence that can aid Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations of January 6th and Mar-a-Lago.
U.S. Soldiers of the 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Ordnance Battalion, drive military vehicles to the explosives range at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 29, 2019. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers utilize these ranges to provide controlled disposal of explosive Ordnance. The Coalition is in Iraq by invitation of, and operates in close coordination with, the Government of Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)

Missed Opportunities and Minor Progress: The FY 2023 National Defense Bill and War Powers

One big disappointing omission and otherwise a mixed bag from the standpoint of winding down the United States’ forever wars -- despite leaders of both parties having proclaimed…

Prosecuting the Fake Electors: Wisconsin Case Study and Template for Other States

The missing state and local criminal investigations of 2020’s "false slates of electors." A model for potential criminal prosecutions under Wisconsin state law.

How the US Can Help the Struggling Yazidi Community in Iraq

More than eight years since ISIS destroyed Sinjar, the region still needs rescue, redevelopment, and political pressure for lasting stability.

The Government Was Right to Charge Seditious Conspiracy

Former senior Justice Department official and leading expert on militias assesses Justice Department's approach to seditious conspiracy cases following Oath Keepers verdict.

As Women and Children Return to the West from Syrian Camps, Lessons From Sweden

In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.

UN Budget vs. Rhetoric: Touting “Agenda for Peace” But Investing in Counterterrorism Instead?

The Secretary-General is requesting a 400 percent increase for the Office of Counter-Terrorism even as the Peacebuilding Fund languishes.
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UN Counterterrorism and Technology: What Role for Human Rights in Security?

A key UN committee opened its doors to civil society and experts, but the resulting Delhi Declaration contains little of that input thus far.
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Incendiary Speech That Spurs Violence is Rising in US, But Tools Exist to Shrink It

"It is vital to keep millions of Americans from being captured by conspiracies, disinformation, and violent rhetoric."

Our Prosecution Memo Points the Way for the Special Counsel

Some people have argued against the need for, or timing of, the appointment of a special counsel in the federal investigations of former president Donald Trump. But we welcome…
Military police in full riot gear are pictured near Lafayette Park ahead of President Trump's trip to St. John's Church in Washington DC on June 1, 2020, where protesters were tear gassed.

Without Congressional Action, Lafayette Square and January 6th Can Happen Again

"Two amendments in the House-passed FY23 NDAA would close ... loopholes and make it harder for another Trump administration – or any future president – to abuse the powers…
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