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A collage of recent featured images from Just Security articles. On the left, UN Secretary General speaks in front of the General Assembly. In the middle, National Bank of Ukraine building traces its roots to the State Bank of Russia. Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images. On the right, A statue outside the US Supreme Court on January 26, 2022 in Washington, DC.

The Week’s Analysis at Just Security (July 29 – August 2)

Israel-Palestine / Israel-Iran • Russia – Ukraine • AI (and Human Rights) • Presidential Immunity • Diplomacy - Belarus; Iran • Disability Rights • Freedom of Association…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko (R)

Pay Attention to Belarus

Internal repression -- more than 1,400 political prisoners -- extends outward, too, as dictator Alexander Lukashenka's threatens US and EU security with hybrid ops and nuclear…
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AI’s Potential to Advance Human Rights? Striking the Right Balance

The risks of AI are well-known, but devoting more effort to understanding its benefits towards human rights will help harness its potential.

Early Edition: August 2, 2024

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The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Laws of War

Cordula Droege, chief legal officer and head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross, assesses the laws of war.
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Lithuania Leaving Cluster Munition Ban Undermines Agreement, Threatens Crucial Norms

All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.
UN Secretary General speaks in front of the General Assembly

Toward an International Register of Damage for the Occupation of Palestinian Territory

The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, finding Israel’s…
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The Just Security Podcast: The Evolution of U.S. Hostage Policy

Joining this episode are Jim Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, and Luke Hartig, a former senior director at the National Security Council.

Early Edition: August 1, 2024

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The Aftermath of the Haniyeh Killing: How to Avoid a New Middle East War

Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.
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Donald Trump’s Dangerous Views on Disability and the Power to Think Differently

People with disabilities have the potential to live rich and fulfilling lives – but first others need to share that belief.

Early Edition: July 31, 2024

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