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How DHS Laid the Groundwork for More Intelligence Abuse

The DHS I&A's new guidance validates an expansive view of legal authorities that permit abusive counterterrorism and surveillance powers.
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Turkey, PKK Make New Peace Overtures Amid Regional Shifts and Possible Erdogan Power Play

With new peace offerings, Turkey aims to shift complex intra-Kurdish relations that may improve regional security and Erdogan's position.
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In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families

It is a matter not only of justice, law, and human dignity, but also an obligation to relieve Syrians of this war legacy as they rebuild their society.
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U.S. Military Action in Mexico: Almost Certainly Illegal, Definitely Counterproductive

U.S. military action in Mexico would not only be illegal, it would sabotage Trump’s stated immigration policy priorities and could lead to retaliation against Americans.
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Oversight Board’s Watchlist Report Underscores Need for Major Overhaul

The PCLOB's release of its report on terrorist watchlists makes it clear that sweeping changes to the watchlist system are long past due.
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Trump’s Doubly Flawed “Invasion” Theory

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.
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The Disastrous Costs of the Foreign Aid Freeze on US Interests in the Middle East and North Africa

The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.
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The Need for Course Correction: The Risks of Treating Drug Cartels as Terrorist Threats

While the executive order is intended to enhance national security, it raises significant concerns.
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The Just Security Podcast: Repression of Lawyers in Belarus and Around the World

Nils Muiznieks, Maksim Polovinko, and Margaret Satterthwaite join the show to discuss the repression lawyers face in Belarus.
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Solidarity Needed Amid Stranglehold on Belarusian Lawyers

Belarusian lawyers face severe threats under a near-total State-controlled legal system with hundreds disbarred or exiled simply for doing their jobs.
Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), testifies during his confirmation hearing

The Senate’s Dilemma: Kash Patel and the Purging of the FBI

Analysis of Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director in light of DOJ purge of FBI personnel and Patel's new answers to questions for record.
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What Just Happened: At Guantanamo’s Migrant Operation Center

Sending anyone from the United States to Guantanamo raises a host of legal, moral, and policy questions.
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