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Early Edition: June 14, 2023

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DHS’s Newest Target: Atlanta “Cop City” Activists

Homeland security organizations are injecting federal spy agencies into local political matters, often without meaningful restrictions.
The back of a UN soldier, wearing the signature blue helmet and with "UN" on the back of his uniform, is seen as demonstrators carry a poster against the peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) at the UN facilities in Goma on July 25, 2022. Protesters stormed a UN base in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, demanding the departure of peacekeepers from the region, according to an AFP journalist. (Photo by MICHEL LUNANGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Disinformation in a Triple Threat: How Old and New Challenges Make Peacekeeping More Dangerous

As the largest financial contributor – and debtor – to UN peacekeeping, the US is uniquely positioned to reverse the trend.
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An Opening to Deescalate the Iran Nuclear Crisis?

Iran’s recent willingness to work with the IAEA on transparency measures could be a step toward deescalating the nuclear crisis.

Early Edition: June 13, 2023

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The Brussels Declaration: Russian International and Human Rights Lawyers’ Statement on Accountability

A statement by Russian lawyers, scholars and advocates. "They strongly hope that their unified voice will be heard."
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How Much Prison Time Does Former President Trump Face? Applying the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines

Calculating a potential prison sentence, with some caveats, in the case of former President Donald Trump's indictment.
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Recovering a Role for the Courts in Decisions to Wage War: How Congress Can Overcome the Political Question Doctrine (Some of the Time)

Congress should consider when and how the laws it enacts will be enforced and take steps to empower members of Congress to effectively challenge illegal wars in court.
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Normalization Pushes Millions of Syrians into Deeper Uncertainty

The push to normalize diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad poses risks to millions of Syrians inside and outside of the country.

Early Edition: June 12, 2023

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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (June 3-10)

Russia-Ukraine • Trump prosecution • Sudan conflict • Domestic extremism/terrorism • Voting rights • Gender / International Criminal Law • Space Law
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The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of Trump’s Second Indictment

Espionage Act cases often require a balancing of the need to protect sensitive intelligence information and a defendant’s due process rights.
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