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What Was the International Legal Basis for the Strike on al-Zawahiri?
Serious questions need to be addressed in order to establish that both the killing of Zawahiri, and the use of force against Afghanistan, were not violations of international law.

Banning Content Platforms is Not a Solution to Hate Speech on the Internet, Even When the Platform is Meta
Governments should recognize that pulling the plug on the internet – or on an entire social media platform – is not a viable solution to the spread of hate speech or misinformation…

Early Edition for August 9, 2022
FBI RAIDS MAR-A-LAGO The FBI raided the Florida residence of Donald Trump, according to a statement made by the former president. The search of the residence, which he said included…

Declaring a Climate Emergency Won’t Save the Planet — Energy Security Could
The Biden administration should shift messaging on climate change by sharpening the focus on economic gains and national security.

Early Edition for August 8, 2022
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Biden’s Weak Stand in Saudi Arabia Could Kick MBS’ Repression Machine Into Overdrive – But It’s Not Too Late to Act
The US could still change course to salvage the relationship, advance mutual interests, and expand overlapping values.

Early Edition: August 5, 2022
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Top Experts Raise Questions Regarding Legal Basis of Zawahiri Strike
A note from co-editors-in-chief Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman: Although Just Security is on hiatus this week, we wanted to be sure to examine and reflect on the U.S. airstrike…

Early Edition: August 4, 2022
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Myanmar Junta’s Execution of Activists Casts Harsh Light on Lack of U.S. Sanctions on Oil and Gas
The world awoke on July 25th to news that Myanmar’s military junta had executed four democracy activists following a sham judicial process, the first death sentences carried…

Early Edition: August 3, 2022
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Early Edition: August 2, 2022
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