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Twitter, Elon, Ye, and the “Lex Platformia” – Emergent Rules for Governing Social Media
An emerging set of rules that apply to public expression on platforms hosting content could ensure that necessary democratic safeguards are securely in place.

Putin’s War Against Ukraine and the Risks of Rushing to Negotiations
Intensified calls for the West to initiate talks on essentially his terms seem oddly timed – and potentially dangerous.

Mr. Attorney General, It’s Too Late to Appoint A Special Counsel
An "Open Letter" to Attorney General Merrick Garland in the matter of United States v. Donald J. Trump.

Early Edition: November 9, 2022
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Аргументи щодо створення Спеціального трибуналу для переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України
This article is also available in English here. Переклад статті здійснила Лідія Волкова. [Примітка редактора: ця стаття…

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine (Part VI): On the Non-Applicability of Personal Immunities
The International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) is clear that personal immunities do not bar prosecution before certain international courts and tribunals.

The Egypt Climate Summit: Four Key Questions to Help Frame COP27
Substantive progress must be made at COP27 to keep climate momentum alive.

Early Edition: November 8, 2022
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The Mining Gap: Critical Minerals and Geopolitical Competition
This week, world leaders are gathering in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for COP27, the 27th annual United Nations conference on climate change. This year’s conference carries with it…

Election Denying Officials Who Refuse to Certify Election Results Could Face Prosecution
"Election officials who are considering abusing their power in service of election falsehoods do so at their legal peril."

Early Edition: November 7, 2022
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Just Security Podcast: Getting Into Putin’s Head
This year, the war in Ukraine has dominated news headlines and been on everyone’s mind. At the heart of it is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who began his career as a spy…