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Remembering the Iraq War: Has Washington Really Learned the Lessons?
Unless lessons from the Iraq War are fully understood and retained, the United States runs the risk of blundering again.

The Manhattan DA’s Charges and Trump’s Defenses: A Detailed Preview
Analyzing DA Bragg's options for felony charges, including campaign finance crimes and conspiracy to prevent an election, and Trump's defenses.

Early Edition: March 20, 2023
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Mar. 11-17)
Russia – Ukraine • Use of Force • Western Balkans / Destabilization • Syria / Humanitarian Assistance • Civilian Harm in Armed Conflict • Immigration • Artificial…

The Just Security Podcast: An Arrest Warrant for Putin
To discuss what the Putin arrest warrant means, we have Rebecca Hamilton, a former ICC lawyer and international criminal law expert.

The ICC Goes Straight to the Top: Arrest Warrant Issued for Putin
The symbolic, diplomatic, and deterrent effects of a high-profile warrant are the ones to watch for in the coming weeks and months.

The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.

The Just Security Podcast: What the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Don’t Want You to Know
In courtrooms, on Twitter, and in media reports the groups are trying to clean up their image, and people are buying it.

Early Edition: March 17, 2023
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Armed Conflicts Spread Contaminated Water and Disease: Here’s How to Better Protect Civilians
Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.

МКС розпочинає з верхівки: видано ордер на арешт Путіна
Але зосереджуватися виключно на його затриманні – означає не розуміти повного значення ордера…

Breaking Down Barriers to Emergency Earthquake Aid in Syria
"It is not in the U.S. national security interest for export controls to increase loss of life in Syria by preventing the supply of disaster relief equipment at a time of crisis."