Terrorism & Violent Extremism
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Time to Reconsider the 14th Amendment for Trump’s Role in the Insurrection
Impeachment and conviction isn't the only way to keep Trump out of the game, writes Jim Wagstaffe. Congress should pitch 14th Amendment disqualification, too.

#StopTheSteal: Timeline of Social Media and Extremist Activities Leading to 1/6 Insurrection
How a convergence of disinformation, domestic extremists and anti-democracy movements reached a horrifying climax at the U.S. Capitol.

To Prevent Domestic Terrorism, the US Needs Community Reporting That Protects Civil Liberties
The government needs to strengthen its toolkit for preventing domestic terrorism, that includes better community reporting.

Give Local Civil Society a Say in U.S. Security Assistance
Certain guidelines can help in navigating the challenges of creating a more prominent and consistent role for those who stand to gain or lose most.

A Key Step in Preventing a Future SolarWinds
Federal action is needed to establish a cloud security certification that can applies across the ecosystem of information and communications technology.

EXCLUSIVE: New Video of Roger Stone with Proud Boys Leaders Who May Have Planned for Capitol Attack
Footage obtained by Just Security from Parler shows Roger Stone and Proud Boys leaders Enrique Tarrio and Ethan Nordean (a.k.a. Rufio Panman) participating together in a demonstration…

Is Jeffrey Clark’s Secret Conversation With Trump “Privileged”?
A few days after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, news reports broke that then-President Donald Trump had met with Jeffrey Clark, the acting chief of the Department of Justice’s…

Social Media Video Evidence in Impeachment Trial: Lessons from International Tribunals
Five international experts discuss this pivotal moment in use of social media footage in Senate trial.

Why Guantánamo Detainees Should Have Access to COVID Vaccines Part II: Federal Law and DoD Policies
In addition to a violation of the law of armed conflict and unsound policy, there's another reason the DOD's decision to suspend vaccination plans for Guantánamo detainees is…

Movie at the Ellipse: A Study in Fascist Propaganda
Scholars on the Nazis and anti-Semitism have seen this before.

Defining “Endless War” is Essential for Proper Strategic Analysis of America’s Wars
Clarifying what makes today’s war endless helps point toward the much-needed changes to existing authorizations and the culture that views military force as the proper response…

The Progress Not Made on Protecting Civilians
I was recently asked to reflect on the progress the United States has made on civilian protection after two decades of war and counterterrorism operations since 9/11. I got down…