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A Transitional Period Constitutional Question in Sudan

Sudan's military derailed a transition to civilian control in October. The former Minister of Justice takes a deep dive into the legal ambiguity in key founding documents that…

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Ukraine: Unleashing the Rhetorical Dogs of War

Sending more arms to Ukraine offers false hope and avoids needed compromise, writes Barry Posen.
(L-R) Russian Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during the NATO-Russia Council meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, on January 12, 2022.  (Photo by OLIVIER HOSLET/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

NATO Must Boost Hybrid Warfare Defenses

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, NATO must get serious about building resilience against hybrid warfare.
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Aid Agencies Can’t Fix Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis

Crisis urgently requires structural, lasting policy solutions.

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Election in India’s Largest State Accelerates Anti-Muslim Hate Speech and Violence

Militant Hindu nationalists from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party are fueling their campaigns with a conspiracy theory.
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“Freedom Convoy” Occupation Highlights Canada’s Security Challenges

Poor responses to recent protests in Ottawa show need for deep law enforcement and national security reforms.

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In 11th-Hour Diplomacy, US and Europe Try to Stop Putin From Escalating War on Ukraine

Despite the sullen Kremlin attitude so far, there may be more room to advance the diplomatic track with a combination of carrots and sticks.

Denezpi v. U.S.: Double Jeopardy, Dual Sovereignty, and Tribal Courts

A Supreme Court case about C.F.R. Courts turns on source of courts' power.
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