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The Just Security Podcast: The Classification Process Declassified
To help us understand how the presidential classification and declassification process works in practice, we have Brian Greer and Wendy Leben.

Early Edition: June 2, 2023
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The ICC’s 2022 Gender Persecution Policy in Context: An Important Next Step Forward
"Including the crime of gender persecution within the Rome Statute constitutes a significant step in the development of international criminal law related to the investigation…

The Lithuanian Case for an International Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine
Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Justice writes about the U.S. approach to creating a tribunal compared to the model supported by Lithuania and others.

Early Edition: June 1, 2023
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It’s Time to Fix Congress’ Classification Infrastructure
As Congress works to reassert its authority over United States war making, it should improve its infrastructure and policies for handling sensitive information.

Gender Persecution: Why Labels Matter
"If we do not specifically identify and condemn the discriminatory drivers of crimes, what hope do we have of dismantling them as part of our quest for an atrocity-free, more peaceful…

Early Edition: May 31, 2023
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Cluster Munition Convention Offers Roadmap for New Autonomous Weapons Treaty
Proponents of an autonomous weapons systems treaty should look to the Convention on Cluster Munitions' success for guidance and motivation.

Dusting Off the Law Books on the Crime of Gender Persecution
"Now is the time to dust off the law books on the crime of gender persecution and bring justice to survivors and victims who have never in history received full recognition."

Early Edition: May 30, 2023
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Early Edition: May 29, 2023
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