Recent Articles

US journalist Evan Gershkovich stands inside a defendants' cage.

Rethinking US Foreign Policy Strategy on Wrongful Detention

Wrongful detention is a threat to US persons everywhere, and should be a top priority in domestic and foreign policy.

“Honey, I’m Hacked”: Ethical Questions Raised by Ukrainian Cyber Deception of Russian Military Wives

States must pay greater attention to adequately preparing military relatives for targeted cyber deception campaigns.

Early Edition: May 18, 2023

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news.…
Reporters watch a CNN town hall featuring Donald Trump on a screen.

Trump’s Most Pivotal, Incriminating Admission on CNN

"But why is this admission so pivotal to the potential outcome of a trial? The answer is location, location, location."
US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema are seen outside at the State House in Lusaka on March 31, 2023 after a press conference. President Hichilema asked for US help to expedite debt restructuring negotiations with the country's creditors.  (Photo by SALIM DAWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Dealing with Hybrid Regimes: Pursuing US Interests Without Giving them a Pass on Democracy

Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.
The episode title is shown with sound waves behind it

The Just Security Podcast: FISA Section 702 Reauthorization

To understand how the U.S. government thinks about Section 702 reauthorization, Tess Bridgeman sat down with Chris Fonzone and Josh Geltzer.

Early Edition: May 17, 2023

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news.…
Line of people on stage in front of sign for the C40 World Mayors Summit on October 10, 2019 in Copenhagen

Advancing Global Human Rights Locally

"While U.S. states and localities may not enter into binding agreements with other nations or act contrary to federal law or policy according to legal precedent, U.S. states and…
A crowd of demonstrators wave Tunisian flags at a protest.

Tunisia Can “Bounce Back” from Authoritarianism with Proper Support

"Until conditions allow for the right combination of elements to help the country reverse course, the United States and the international community must use consistent, behind-the-scenes…
The logo of the NSO Group is shown in black letters against a light background with a phone screen in front.

Spyware Out of the Shadows: The Need for A New International Regulatory Approach

We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…

Early Edition: May 16, 2023

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news.…
Close shot of the chest of a person in military uniform with medals and pins of a crescent moon and letters "US"

DOJ and DHS Racial Profiling Guidelines Must Close Loopholes Permitting Bias

"Any new policy will be judged on whether it covers all constitutionally protected traits and federally funded police and joint operations; eliminates the double standard of treating…
1-12 of 12,811 items

DON'T MISS A THING. Stay up to date with Just Security curated newsletters: