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Differences ‘Getting Narrower’ on Proposed Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
A diverse cross-section of States engaged substantively in the first session of a series of discussions on draft articles.

Early Edition: May 15, 2023
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (May 6-12)
Ukraine • Title 42 • Turkey Elections • Nicaragua / Authoritarianism • Classified Information – Leaks • Donald Trump / E. Jean Carroll Verdict • DOJ - Domestic Terrorism…

How Trump’s CNN Town Hall Remarks Put Him in Greater Legal Peril for Jan. 6 Investigations
During a town hall event on CNN Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump made multiple incriminating remarks about his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.…

The Just Security Podcast: A New Era for U.S. Asylum?
Title 42's end could upend a simple idea at the heart of a complex U.S. immigration system: that people fleeing persecution can find refuge.

The End of Asylum?
The Biden administration's new system effectively changes who is able to seek and receive asylum protection in the United States.

Meeting the Climate Moment Requires a Coherent Climate Disaster Strategy
Fixing FEMA is an essential task for the Biden administration.

Early Edition: May 12, 2023
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The U.S. Military Can Help Save the Amazon
The U.S. military should partner with Brazilian forces to counter illegal deforestation that is contributing to climate change.

Don’t Look Away From What May Be Turkish Democracy’s Last Stand
The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

Early Edition: May 11, 2023
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Nicaragua’s Human Rights Crisis, Fueling Migrant Flows, Demands More Strategic US Action
The policy has been largely ad hoc. Success requires strong, coordinated messaging, sanctions, accountability steps, and other measures.