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Early Edition: January 19, 2022
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The US-Russia Crisis Over Ukraine: All Options Should Not Be On the Table
US and Russian leaders must consider the use of nuclear weapons off the table. Even use on a "limited scale" carries too much risk.
For Sudan’s Democratic Imperative, the US and Others Must Intensify Support
How to curb the coup leaders and decisively support the people showing nonviolent dedication to freedom and democracy.
Early Edition: January 18, 2022
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Jan. 8-14)
January 6 • Guantanamo • War Crimes Trials/Human Rights Litigation • Regulating Big Tech • Prohibition on Use of Force • Space Law • Department of Justice: Paul Manafort
A German Sentence of Life Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity – A Small Measure of Justice for Syria
Unpacking a landmark conviction for war crimes in Syria.
Evacuating Nationals – A Noteworthy New Element of German Practice and Opinio Juris
The evacuation from Afghanistan may have helped set or solidify international legal rules on use of military force to rescue nationals - the German example.
Early Edition: January 14, 2022
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Big Tech Is Not Big Tobacco
In a hyper-partisan climate, AG litigation against Big Tech could have more costs than benefits.
From Syria Torture Trial to Liberian Massacre Case – A Plea for Bolstering Witness Protections in Human Rights Litigation
Witness testimony was key in reaching today's conviction of a former Syrian intelligence official for crimes against humanity. But the testimony placed witnesses and victims at…
Early Edition: January 13, 2022
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TheDonald[.]win and President Trump’s Foreknowledge of the Attack on the Capitol
An analysis of all the known points of contact between "TheDonald.win" and Trump, and what investigators can find.