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Congress Mandates Sweeping Transparency Reforms for International Agreements

"While there are still important gaps in the oversight regime, this legislative enactment represents the most significant transparency reform for international agreements in a…
A woman walks through a structure erected for newly arrived IDPs (Internally Displaced People) where people and children sit in clusters on the floor in Pulka on August 1, 2018.

Forced Abortion as an International Crime: Recent Reports from Northern Nigeria

"Calls for accountability for ... forced abortion in Nigeria form part of a broader trend in scholarship and practice, where reproductive violence is increasingly being recognized…
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Major Highlights of the January 6th Report

Among the investigation's closest observers, Goodman and Hendrix analyze key new revelations in the House Select Committee's final report.

Early Edition: December 23, 2022

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Congress Passes Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

Congress passed a bill to prosecute alleged war criminals in the U.S. – regardless of the nationality of the perpetrator or the victim.

Extend US Leadership on Ukraine to Post-War Reconstruction Too

G7 donors are planning now for Ukraine’s recovery. Experts explain why that should include appointing an American to lead coordination.

Early Edition: December 22, 2022

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Час на боці України, а не Росії

Ключем до припинення цієї війни є усвідомлення Росією того, що вона не може її виграти, а не бажання…

The Just Security Podcast: The Conclusion of the January 6th Committee

After nearly a year and a half of hearings and interviews the January 6th Committee is wrapping up its work. It held its final hearing on Monday, will issue its final report Thursday,…
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks at a news conference on government spending at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 07, 2022

The FY 2023 NDAA Falls Short on Security Assistance Oversight

The NDAA did little to address the civilian harm, corruption, and weapons diversion linked to U.S. security assistance and cooperation.

Time Is On Ukraine’s Side, Not Russia’s

Erroneous assumptions mask evidence that Putin's maximalist goals in the war are becoming less attainable by the day.

Early Edition: December 21, 2022

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