Terrorism & Violent Extremism
Just Security provides expert legal and policy analysis of terrorism, counterterrorism, and domestic and international violent extremism.
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Still at War: The United States in the Sahel
The Sahel may be the next battleground in the "war on terror."
Reclaim the First Amendment — Harvard Law Review Address
Remarks from Jameel Jaffer, Just Security Executive Editor and Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Still at War: The United States in Somalia
The United States should consider not only the ongoing terrorist threat in Somalia, but also how to stabilize the long-troubled country.
Mayorkas Must Rein in Homeland Security Investigations
Urgent action is needed to rein in this part of DHS that has too much power and is subject to too little oversight.
Still at War: The United States in Yemen
Relying on military force alone in Yemen, a longstanding front in the "forever war," will not promote US interests or regional stability.
Introduction to Symposium: Still at War – Where and Why the United States is Fighting the “War on Terror”
As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.
U.S. Real Estate Secrecy Links Global Corruption, Domestic Inequality
"Slowing or even stopping the torrent of opaquely-sourced cash currently flowing into the real estate industry would be a huge victory in the fight against corruption – and could…
American Fighters, Ukraine, and the Neutrality Act: The Law and the Urgent Need for Clarity
Americans contemplating joining the war in Ukraine could face criminal prosecution in U.S. courts under the Neutrality Act.
In US v. Husayn (Abu Zubaydah), the Supreme Court Calls Torture What It Is
"I do not read the recent decision ... as much of a victory for the government," writes Joseph Margulies. "In fact, I think it’s a loss for the Biden administration poorly disguised…
Ahead of the State of the Union: Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts
The State of the Union Address tomorrow comes at a precarious moment for the U.S. and the world.
Questions for Congress to Ask the Biden Administration at the AUMF Hearing
Better yet, here's also the information that the witnesses themselves should proactively convey to the American public and Congress.
The Big Lie Is a Reality
The Big Lie has become a persistent alternate reality that may shape the nation's politics for years to come.