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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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The United Nations in Hindsight: The Security Council, One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

"The last 11 months have shown that, despite the Council’s impotence, dialogue and diplomacy can still play an important role in brokering solutions to alleviating the consequences…
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Ending Selective Justice for the International Crime of Aggression

For aggression against Ukraine, fixing the statute of Int'l Criminal Court rather than erecting an ad hoc tribunal is best approach - writes first Chief Prosecutor of the ICC.

Early Edition: January 31, 2023

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Treaty Negotiations with Pacific Island Nations Must Address Accountability Gaps

In its decades-long relationship with the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Micronesia, "the United States has refused to fulfill the most basic requirement of allyship: accountability.…
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Permanently Winding Down the War on Terror Requires Greater Transparency

Increased transparency is needed to ensure the United States makes a definitive turn away from endless war.

Early Edition: January 30, 2023

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Litigation Tracker: Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Donald Trump

This litigation tracker compiles and provides information on all of the criminal and civil cases currently facing former President Donald Trump.
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The Just Security Podcast: How Should the Press Cover Democracy?

To discuss how the press can better report on diverse communities and cooperate globally we have Erin Carroll and Rebecca Hamilton.
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Jan. 21-27)

International Holocaust Remembrance Day • Russia - Ukraine / Crime of Aggression • January 6th / 14th Amendment • Congressional Oversight • Foreign Aid • Climate •…

Rep. Jordan’s Dangerous New Panel is Nothing Like the Church Committee

The 1970’s era probe of executive branch intelligence abuse was honest oversight that spurred improvements benefiting the American people.
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