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Biden Can, But Shouldn’t, Federalize the Texas National Guard

Invocation of the Insurrection Act in response to Texas' obstruction of CBP agents at the U.S.-Mexico border would be inappropriate.

Early Edition: February 7, 2024

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How Long Will Trump’s Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines

Likely trial start dates for former president Trump in DC, now that the Circuit Court has ruled and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
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As Low- and Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key

By 2050, almost 80 percent of people 60 and over will live in these countries, requiring sustained engagement to reduce economic risks.

Protected Persons and the ‘Geographic Nexus’ Requirement in the DoD Law of War Manual

A critical assessment of how the Department of Defense Law of War Manual narrowly defines "protected persons" under the Geneva Conventions.

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Taking Stock of ICJ Decisions in the ‘Ukraine v. Russia’ Cases—And implications for South Africa’s case against Israel

What do the ICJ's two recent decisions mean for Ukraine's international legal strategy, and what do they signal about other pending ICJ cases, including South Africa v. Israel?
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The Just Security Podcast: Russia’s Political Prisoners and Their Lawyers: Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Case Highlights the Risks

In Russia and other repressive countries, the situation is often dire for the lawyers trying to defend political prisoners.

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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)

Israel-Hamas war • U.S. diplomacy • FISA reform • Podcast: Artificial intelligence • Trump cases: Fulton County allegations • Immigration-racism • United Nations
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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 2)

ICJ issues judgment in 2017 Ukraine-Russia case, UN officials emphasize importance of UNRWA funding in Gaza, ICC Prosecutor speaks on Sudan, and more.

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