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Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran, Iran, on early morning of June 13, 2025. (Photo by SAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli Strikes Risk Driving Iran Toward Nuclear Weapons

An assessment of the implications of Israel's strikes on Iran this morning for nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.
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The Just Security Podcast: The Situation in Los Angeles and the U.S. Military

An expert discussion with audience Q&A on the events in Los Angeles, the federalization of the National Guard, and use of U.S. Marines.

Early Edition: June 13, 2025

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: ISRAEL’S ATTACK…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, delivers its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by Nicaragua in the case concerning Alleged Breaches of Certain International Obligations in respect of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Nicaragua v. Germany), at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, Agent of Germany, attends the proceedings of the International Court of Justice.

The Fall and Rise of German Arms Exports to Israel: Questions for the International Court of Justice

Germany’s recent disclosure of military support to Israel raises serious questions about what Germany told the International Court of Justice last year.
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe (R) accompanied by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (L)

When Intelligence Stops Bounding Uncertainty: The Dangerous Tilt Toward Politicization under Trump

In a system where assessments are filtered to support policy, the next intelligence failure will not be a surprise, but a choice.

Call Them What They Are: Time to Fix Cyber Threat Actor Naming

The Microsoft-CrowdStrike partnership on cyber threat actor naming conventions is welcome, but more comprehensive reform is needed to serve defenders and the public.
A Huthi fighter checks the damage following overnight strikes

A Strategic Pivot is Needed for Long-term Peace and Stability in Yemen

To establish peace in the Red Sea region, the Trump administration must invest in Yemeni pro-democracy groups & move away from military force.

Early Edition: June 12, 2025

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: IRAN  Israel appears…
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June 12 YouTube Live Event: The Situation in Los Angeles and the U.S. Military

A public event including audience Q&A on pressing legal and policy issues at stake.
A picture obtained by AFP outside Iran shows an Iranian police officer (C) raising a baton to disperse demonstrators during a protest for Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran on September 19, 2022. (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)  

A Roadmap for Justice in Iran: An Update from the UN’s Fact-Finding Mission

Leaders of the U.N. Independent Fact-Finding Mission in Iran provide a path for accountability, reparations, and steps for the international community to provide support.
People take part in a protest in Trafalgar Square after marching through London ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, on September 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Safeguarding Evidence: The Coalition that Preserved Content from Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom” Protests

Woman, Life, Freedom victims and survivors have been asking the world for help. It is time to amplify their calls and turn these cries for justice into reality.
California National Guard members stand guard outside the Federal Building as protests continue in response to federal immigration operations in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025. (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images)

The Mounting Crisis of Militarizing Immigration Enforcement

When part-time soldiers police their neighbors, federal authority displaces state and local officials, and strains civil-military relations.
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