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The Just Security Podcast: Can the World Move Away from Fossil Fuels?
Nearly 200 nations agreed to a historic deal to transition away from fossil fuels in a “just, orderly and equitable manner.”

Early Edition: December 22, 2023
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In Viral Video Cases, Does Hate Make the Crime?
Within the context of a law enforcement investigation, if a defendant’s contemporaneous hate speech is the cart, then a suspected crime is the horse. You need both to make a…

The Office of Legal Counsel Discloses List of Classified Opinions in Important Step for Transparency
The disclosure of the titles means that journalists, researchers, and others can now request the Office of Legal Counsel opinions themselves, opening important new avenues for…

In Defense of Gaza’s Hospitals and Health Workers
All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

National Security Carve-Outs Undermine AI Regulations
The FBI and DHS should independently evaluate AI systems, mitigate harm, train staff, consult with stakeholders, and offer recourse for harm.

Israel’s Rewriting of the Law of War
A close analysis of Israeli government statements on “proportionality” and civilian harm.

Early Edition: December 21, 2023
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Keeping Sight of Our Moral Compass as the Israel-Hamas War Rages
Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.

The Climate Crisis and Aging: Capitalizing on Traditional Knowledge and Innovation
A Colombia case shows how older people can lead their communities to sustainability and resilience. Their participation is essential.

EU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders
More robust and enforceable governance mechanisms are needed to regulate the high-risk AI experiments at borders, including a moratorium on violent technologies and red lines under…

Early Edition: December 20, 2023
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