Terrorism & Violent Extremism
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In Lebanon, Elections Bring Cautious Hope – and an Uphill Battle for Reforms
Weakened incumbents and diaspora voting could allow the country to change direction after years of graft, mismanagement, and democratic decline.
Internal Palestinian Divisions and Their Consequences
Recent municipal elections reinforced the political marginalization of already frustrated younger Palestinians.
Trump’s Next Presidential Coup Attempt Could Work
Flawed laws, enacted in 1845 and 1887, create a dangerous opportunity.
Facebook Provided Warning to FBI Before January 6, GAO Report Reveals
The GAO report's findings raise questions about statements by FBI Director Christopher Wray in previous testimony to Congress.
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.
What Kind of Guilty Mind is Needed for the Criminal Contempt of Congress Statute?
An expert backgrounder on the Steve Bannon criminal case and the law of what prosecutors need to prove to get a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Time for the International Community to Get Serious About Protecting Human Rights in Afghanistan
Important essay by Nasir A. Andisha, career diplomat and was Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, and Hamid A. Formuli, was Human Rights Section Head of Afghanistan's Permanent…
Reviving an Idea for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Disengage, then Engage
Might a decade-old idea of `constructive unilateralism' by Israel to delineate a border serve the interests of both sides?
Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan
The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
How Strengthening the Corporate Transparency Act Can Help the IRS Follow the Money
Stronger tools are needed for regulators to identify the true owners of financial holdings.
With West Africa and Priority Countries Set, Potentially Game-Changing Global Fragility Act Still Faces Hurdles
Congress and the Biden administration still must move on funding and authorities to jump start the already delayed 10-year program.
Draft Trump Executive Order Shows How False Foreign Interference Claims May Be Used to Undermine U.S. Elections
Among the many efforts to undermine the 2020 election results, the draft EO stands out, offering a strategy that may be used and abused in future elections.