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“Fired” Member of U.S. Privacy Oversight Board Discusses What He Considers at Stake
"The risks to U.S. persons, as well as non-U.S. persons, from the misuse, abuse, and exfiltration of data are quite substantial."
In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families
It is a matter not only of justice, law, and human dignity, but also an obligation to relieve Syrians of this war legacy as they rebuild their society.
The President’s Declassification Power is a Double-Edged Sword
Presidents willing to disregard established declassification norms and safeguards expose a dangerous vulnerability in the governing structure.
Early Edition: February 28, 2025
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To Support Peace Efforts, the West Needs a Coordinated Way to Effectively Reduce Sanctions
Western leaders and foreign affairs officials face an uncomfortable reality: they have absolutely no idea how to lift economic and financial sanctions once a war ends and elongated…
The Racial Twist in Trump’s Cutoff of Refugee Admissions
A case that prompted a court injunction helps show executive orders on refugee resettlement and on South Africa are egregious and unlawful.
Trump’s China Tariff Now Treats Hong Kong the Same as the Mainland, a First in US Policy
Trump's tariffs treat Hong Kong as indistinguishable from China, disregarding Hong Kong’s status as an autonomous territory.
No, the Defense Department Did Not “Ignore” a Judicial Order in 1973 Cambodia Bombing Case
I argued the Holtzman case. Nothing in Holtzman v. Schlesinger suggests that the military, acting under Presidential instructions, is empowered to ignore court orders.
Early Edition: February 27, 2025
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Human Rights and Democracy in the Quantum Age
Now is the time to prepare for the second quantum revolution.
The Voices from Kyiv: Is the World Legal Order in Decay?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, and states’ reactions to it, are setting the stage for possible changes to the international legal order. In the end, this is a battle for a…
Голоси з Києва: чи це епоха руйнування світового правопорядку?
Існують різні переломні точки в історії, які визначили метаморфозу міжнародного правопорядку.