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Early Edition: December 19, 2022
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 10-16)
National Defense Authorization Act • False electors scheme • Israel / Leahy law • Iran • Haiti • Western Balkans • Holiday book recommendations
The Just Security Podcast: Civilian Protection and War Powers in the 2023 National Defense Bill
This week, Congress passed the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, the NDAA, which President Biden is expected to sign into law. It’s a massive bill, thousands of pages…
Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing Raises Questions about U.S. Security Assistance to Israel
U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.
Early Edition: December 16, 2022
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Missed Opportunities and Minor Progress: The FY 2023 National Defense Bill and War Powers
One big disappointing omission and otherwise a mixed bag from the standpoint of winding down the United States’ forever wars -- despite leaders of both parties having proclaimed…
The U.N. Fact-Finding Mission: An Accountability Turn for Iran?
The creation of the first U.N. fact-finding mission on Iran signals that the world will not stand silent in the face of egregious human rights abuses.
As Haiti’s Last 10 Lawmakers’ Terms Expire, Political Transition Must Take Priority Over Military Intervention
A human rights defender urges the US to press the Prime Minister to reach an agreement to proceed with a civil society transition plan.
Early Edition: December 15, 2022
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Prosecuting the Fake Electors: Wisconsin Case Study and Template for Other States
The missing state and local criminal investigations of 2020’s "false slates of electors." A model for potential criminal prosecutions under Wisconsin state law.
Early Edition: December 14, 2022
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The 2022 Just Security Holiday Reading List
Book recommendations from the Just Security community to enrich your reading life and inspire this season's holiday gift-giving.