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Early Edition: October 20, 2022
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Time to Come Clean: The Canadian Armed Forces and Protection of Civilians
Canada should be more transparent about its policies for preventing and responding to civilian harm in military operations.
Six Ways the US and the International Community Can Help Haiti Without Armed Intervention
History shows that sending a military force isn't likely to improve security in the short- or long-term without other crucial steps.
Early Edition: October 19, 2022
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Violence Against Transgender People is on the Rise, Stopping it Requires a Holistic Solution
Responding to anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ violence requires support the leaders and organizations building safe communities and networks of safety.
Addressing Putin’s Nuclear Threat: Thinking Like the Cold War KGB Officer That He Was
To assess if he will resort to such weapons, a former CIA officer considers three fundamentals that may guide the Russian leader's decisions.
Early Edition: October 18, 2022
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The Biden Drone Playbook: The Elusive Promise of Restrained Counterterrorism
The new policy guidance on direct action is welcome, but more work is needed to fulfill the promise of restrained counterterrorism.
The UN Cybercrime Treaty Has a Cybersecurity Problem In It
Proposals for an international cyber crime treaty could have unintended consequences that undermine the very purpose for its existence.
Early Edition: October 17, 2022
RUSSIA, UKRAINE – KYIV At least three people were killed in Kyiv when Russia attacked the city early Monday morning with explosive Iranian-made drones, officials said. Two…
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 8-14)
Russia-Ukraine • Crime of aggression: Belarus – Ukraine • Indigenous Peoples' Day • Biden National Security Strategy • Counterterrorism • International humanitarian…
Why the US Still Can’t Have It All: Biden’s National Security Strategy
The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.