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On Ukraine, Europeans are Doing More Than Many Seem to Think

Data shows the EU and its member countries committed slightly more to Ukraine than the US last year, drawing on respective areas of strength.
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Dear Senator Durbin, It’s Time to End the “Blue Slip” for Judicial Nominees

It's long past time for the Senate to abandon the anti-democratic "blue slip" process for judicial nominations.
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The IC’s Biggest Open-Source Intelligence Challenge: Mission Creep

Expanding US open-source intelligence collection comes with key risks and trade-offs.

Early Edition: February 3, 2023

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Haiti’s Police Protests Highlight Armed Gangs’ Ties to Government

In January alone, at least 16 officers died and two others are missing. The culprits are armed gangs tied to official corruption.
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Members of Congress Shouldn’t Trade Stocks, But Even in Solutions Loopholes Remain

Most lawmakers agree that the guardrails surrounding congressional stock trading are insufficient, but not all solutions are created equal.

Early Edition: February 2, 2023

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IMAGE: The European Parliament held a plenary session on January 17, 2023 and discussed the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (European Parliament) 

Вид трибуналу грає важливу роль для оцінки імунітетів у Спеціальному трибуналі щодо агресії проти України

Наш аналіз підкреслює, що можливість судити російських високопосадовців за злочин агресії буде…
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The Just Security Podcast: Two Years After the Myanmar Coup

On the two-year anniversary of the coup, we speak with Akila Radhakrishnan and Angela Mudukuti from the Global Justice Center.
IMAGE: The European Parliament held a plenary session on January 17, 2023 and discussed the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (European Parliament) 

In Evaluating Immunities before a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine, the Type of Tribunal Matters

The ability to try senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression will depend on the specific nature of the tribunal.
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U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow

Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.

Early Edition: February 1, 2023

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