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Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to George Croner
A rebuttal to George Croner’s critique of the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on FISA Section 702 backdoor searches and why RISAA falls short.
The Anti-Stonewalling Playbook: How Congress Can Plan Now to Counter Executive Branch Obstruction Next Term
Former Justice Department official provides steps Congress can take to prepare an oversight agenda now for the next congressional term.
When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran
Former JAGs warn that threats to strike Iran’s power plants would violate the law of war and endanger U.S. service members’ legal and moral obligations.
Early Edition: April 6, 2026
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR Saturday Israel…
How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran?
Former senior CIA and head of Interfor Academy assess the potential intelligence failures in U.S. preparation for Iran war.
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026)
U.S.-Israel-Iran War • Lebanon • Israel / Death Penalty • Russia-Ukraine War • Series: Syria in Transition • Department of Homeland Security • Emerging Technologies…
Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights.
The Unconstitutionality of the Trump Administration’s New Executive Order on Elections
The Trump administration's executive order on mail-in voting is unconstitutional. States and Congress—not the President—have authority to regulate federal elections.
Ukraine’s Long-Term Landmine Problem
April 4th is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It's a sad reminder that it will likely take decades to demine Ukraine.
Early Edition: April 3, 2026
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Washington Is Backing the Wrong Lebanon Strategy
The U.S. should link Lebanese state-building and Hezbollah disarmament through a political process, not war, to secure a durable Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Early Edition: April 2, 2026
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