Recent Articles
Russia’s Nuclear Threat Inflation: Misguided and Dangerous
Putin's cavalier use of nuclear coercive diplomacy poses risks for international relations and Russia’s own national security policy.
Early Edition: May 31, 2022
RUSSIA, UKRAINE – FIGHTING Russian troops pushed deeper into Eastern Ukraine yesterday as they continue their assault on the major eastern city of Sievierodonetsk. The city…
A Matter of Honor
"Embracing honor as integral to 'American identity' and culture could help all Americans find a common ground to unite against enemies using disinformation to sow division and…
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (May 21-27)
Mass Shootings in United States • Russia – Ukraine • January 6th • Democratic Stability: Taiwan • Elections: Colombia • Book Review: International Humanitarian Law
How Best to Fund the International Criminal Court
The US won’t be able to join its allies in helping fund the ICC if Congress or Executive Branch earmarks the funds only for Ukraine investigation.
Early Edition: May 27, 2022
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A Memory of Solferino
Reviewing Hugo Slim, Solferino 21: Warfare, Civilians and Humanitarians in the Twenty-First Century (London: Hurst & Company, 2022). Amid the brutal siege, costing the lives…
Weaponizing Underwater Archaeology in the Russia-Ukraine War – and Beyond
A growing trend of strategic underwater cultural heritage claims risks undermining international rules of maritime sovereignty.
Early Edition: May 26, 2022
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Colombia’s `Second Independence?’ Likely Left Victory Marks Historic Shift
Pending a runoff, a ticket led by a former insurgent and Bogotá mayor with a Black feminist activist may seek new regional, global alliances.
American Tragedies
Buffalo, Uvalde, Laguna Woods among US communities shattered by mass shootings.
Early Edition: May 25, 2022
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