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Confronting Gendered Harm in Cyberspace is not a Matter of Social Justice — It’s a National Security Imperative
Despite the worsening cyber threat landscape, U.N. cyber norms remain gender-blind, undermining States' ability to protect all citizens.
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Feb. 10-14, 2025)
Tracker: Legal challenges to Trump administration actions (Updated) • Trump executive actions / Series: What Just Happened • Trump executive actions / Perspectives • Trump…
Trump’s Endgame for the War in Ukraine
An exploration of how bargains between Trump and Putin may play out in negotiations to end Russia's war, and the consequences for the vital interests of Ukraine.
Can the President Dismantle the Department of Education by Executive Order?
An Executive Order that purports to dismantle the Department of Education or any of its key functions is sure to be challenged in court but would still create disruptions and other…
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.
What Just Happened: Purges at the DOJ and FBI — How Do and Don’t the Civil Service Laws Apply
Expert Backgrounder on how civil service laws do or do not protect DOJ and FBI officials from retaliation.
US-China Standoff on Who Runs the Afghanistan File at UN Signals Greater Tensions Ahead
The U.S. and China dispute who should initiate resolutions on Afghanistan in the United Nations Security Council, signaling broader tensions.
Early Edition: February 14, 2025
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Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests
Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.
President Trump Is Ignoring the Impoundment Control Act, Welcoming a Fight in the Courts
The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.
Supporting Freedom and a Foreign Aid Freeze are Incompatible — But Perhaps the Point? A Case Study
The Trump administration’s action undermines bipartisan efforts to support freedom fighters and enables corrupt autocrats.
The Munich Security Conference Provides an Opportunity to Improve on the AI Elections Accord
Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, one crucial issue is at risk of falling by the wayside: protecting democracy from abuses of AI.