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The Legal Fig Leaf: The US-El Salvador Detainee Diplomatic Notes
Declassified U.S.–El Salvador documents expose a shaky legal cover and continued U.S. control over detainees in CECOT, raising questions about complicity in potential abuses.
A Warm Welcome to Mark Nevitt as a Just Security Editorial Board Member!
We are thrilled to welcome distinguished scholar and Emory law professor Mark Nevitt, Commander, JAGC (ret.), as a new member of Just Security's Editorial Board.
As Georgian Regime Intensifies Crackdown, U.S. Should Support Its People
Sanctions moving through Congress and a new, vocal U.S. ambassador could help protesting Georgian citizens restore an alliance with the West and avoid a turn to Russia, China.
Early Edition: July 17, 2025
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The Just Security Podcast: Trump’s Shift on Ukraine and Russia — A Conversation with Amb. Daniel Fried and Dara Massicot
Viola Gienger is joined by Ambassador Daniel Fried and Dara Massicot to discuss Trump’s policy shift on Ukraine and its impact.
Classified Information and State Secrets: Why the Senate Must Consider National Security Risks in Judicial Confirmations
A vote to confirm a judicial nominee is a vote to grant that individual a lifetime security clearance and access to some of the country’s most closely held secrets.
From Bench to Ballot: Judicial Integrity and Political Ambition at the ICJ
ICJ president Nawaf Salam's resignation demonstrates why clear ethical boundaries are essential to the Court’s continued authority and legitimacy.
Early Edition: July 16, 2025
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The Security Stakes in the Global Quantum Race
By acting early, states can build governance frameworks that support the responsible development and adoption of quantum technologies.
What It Takes to Stop the Next Salt Typhoon
A roadmap for the Trump administration to address cyber vulnerabilities that persist nearly a year after the Salt Typhoon intrusion.
Early Edition: July 15, 2025
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Gender Apartheid Should Be an International Crime
All States should ensure the inclusion of gender apartheid in international law, including in the draft crimes against humanity treaty.