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The Cost of Consensus in the Eighth Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
United Nations member states must find ways to demand more inclusive, rights-compliant, and gender-responsive counterterrorism efforts.

The Just Security Podcast: Insiders’ Views of Espionage Act Trials
Joining the show to share their insights, experience, and views on Trump’s Espionage Act charges are David Aaron, Andrew Weissmann, and Jim Wyda. David and Jim have previously…

Early Edition: July 17, 2023
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. WAGNER ARMED ACTION…

Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 8-14)
Ukraine • Trump prosecution / CIPA • Trump prosecution / Election interference • Political violence • Authoritarianism • Turkey / Transnational repression • Indigenous…

In the Contest Between Democracy and Autocracy, the US Must Step Up Assistance on Cybersecurity
The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.

U.S. Cluster Munition Transfer to Ukraine Ignores History of Civilian Harm
Rather than revert to the era when the U.S. last used cluster munitions, the U.S. and Ukraine, as well as Russia, should cease transfer and use of cluster munitions to protect…

Early Edition: July 14, 2023
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After Spotlight on Red Notices, Turkey is Abusing Another Interpol Mechanism
The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.

Trump on Trial: A Model Prosecution Memo for Federal Election Interference Crimes
A bipartisan team of former federal prosecutors, defense counsel, and other legal experts drafted a "model prosecution memo" for the potential case of United States vs. Donald…

Early Edition: July 13, 2023
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The Just Security Podcast: Recapping the NATO Summit
To discuss this week's NATO Summit, its implications, and what to watch for next we have Ambassador Daniel Fried.

Will Canada Stand Up for Indigenous Rights or Continue Supporting Big Oil?
It is time for Canada to put human rights over corporate interests and re-examine its support for Enbridge's Line 5.