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Proud Boys Threat Assessment: From the Planning of January 6th to Future Scenarios
The Proud Boys, more than any other organized extremist group, planned the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and led the charge. If they can harness the capacity to do it again,…

Top 10 Election Litigation Cases in 2024 Implicating the Rule of Law
In this top ten list updated weekly, the most important of hundreds of election-law cases are ranked for their rule of law implications.

European Court Intervention by Bosnia’s International High Representative Risks Limiting the Country’s Potential
Following his recommendation would secure the grip of ethnonationalists and those responsible for the “fragile” conditions he laments.

Lifting Russia Sanctions – What Can a President Do Unilaterally?
Congress has imposed significant constraints on the president's ability to unilaterally lift sanctions imposed on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine in increasingly specific…

Early Edition: October 16, 2024
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR…

Toward a Fuller Understanding of the U.S. (and Israeli) Legal Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, Part II
An analysis of the view that the ICC lacks jurisdiction to try Israeli nationals for conduct in the Gaza Strip.

Refuting the Latest Baseless Attacks Against Special Counsel Jack Smith
Weissmann and Goodman respond to recent claims by lawyers that the DOJ and Jack Smith have engaged in election interference and violated DOJ policies.

Early Edition: October 15, 2024
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Early Edition: October 14, 2024
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: Recommended Reading
A selection of recent Just Security articles analyzing Indigenous issues at the intersection of law, policy, climate, justice, and more.

Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 7-11)
Israel-Hamas War • United Nations • 2024 Presidential election / Litigation • Disinformation • Nuclear nonproliferation • AI / Law • Global democracy • Film review:…

The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Origins, Dynamics, and Future of Conflict in Sudan
The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.