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The United Nations in Hindsight: UN Security Council Sanctions
Sanctions programs could benefit from certain measures to restore their function as a critical U.N. Security Council tool for peace.
Early Edition: December 1, 2023
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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Nov. 27-Dec. 1)
COP28 opens with loss and damage fund commitments, a UN Security Council briefing on the Israel-Hamas war, North Korea's nuclear program, and more.
Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow Would Be Wise to Comply with Their Senate Subpoenas
While Crow may feel bullied, and Leo may feel that the inquiry is ill-intentioned, as a matter of law the two are obliged to comply anyway.
Tracking COP28: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP28 begins, our tracker provides expert analysis, updates on conference debates, and the latest climate coverage.
Solutions That Work? Analyzing State Employment Authorization for Noncitizens in the US
Policymakers and advocates would do well to pay careful attention to the legal theories underlying the various state proposals for authorizing employment for noncitizens when considering…
Early Edition: November 30, 2023
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The Biden Administration Should Continue Rebuffing NSO Group’s Latest Lobbying Efforts.
The NSO Group's efforts to curry favor and evade accountability in the United States must fail due to its role in global human rights abuses.
Invest in Early Prevention and Continuous Learning to Help Curb Atrocities in a Challenging Era
To reinvigorate US leadership, consider why US action on the 2008 Albright-Cohen blueprint has not translated into more success.
Early Edition: November 29, 2023
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The Just Security Podcast: Protecting Civic Space at the U.N. Climate Talks
Some of the world’s largest democracies lack a clear vision for protecting civic space and human rights in the UN climate talks.
Kenneth Chesebro: A Chief Architect of the False Elector Scheme
I. Introduction Kenneth Chesebro’s recent decision to plead guilty in Fulton County, Georgia deprived the American people of an immediate public trial. The televised proceedings…