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Early Edition: January 17, 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…

Revisiting International Law in the Gaza Context
When it comes to the laws of war, a substantial number of commentators can play the notes but not the music. This essay examines the Hamas-Israel War in light of this ever-evolving…

South Africa vs. Israel at the International Court of Justice: A Battle Over Issue-Framing and the Request to Suspend the War
A detailed account of the oral arguments and how they may shape the ICJ's decision.

The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It
Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

Beyond Alleged Assassination Plots, India’s Modi is Silencing US Critics Digitally Too
The Biden administration must remind the Indian government that a true democracy must respect the fundamental right to dissent.

Early Edition: January 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…

The E. Jean Carroll I Case: Explaining Trump’s Second Civil Defamation Trial
An expert backgrounder on what to expect.

How the International Court of Justice Should Stop the War in Gaza
"The Court may benefit from alternatives to consider."

Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Jan. 7-13)
Domestic law and use of force in Middle East • Ukraine War • Domestic terrorism • DoD Law of War Manual • Guantanamo • Human rights violations / Accountability • Trump…

Can we defend the defenders? On the safety of front-line human rights workers
Ricardo Lagunes Gasca disappeared one year ago this month. The human rights movement must work harder to protect its front line defenders.

15 Years Later, Sri Lanka Continues to Deny Justice to Murdered Journalist
Lasantha’s murder, and the government’s failure to meaningfully investigate it, is a potent illustration of the importance and necessity of holding the perpetrators of crimes…

National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 8-12)
The latest on the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law at the United Nations.