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Early Edition: February 10, 2022
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Clear Error in the Defense Department’s Law of War Manual: On Presumptions of Civilian Status
This article is the first in a new project at Just Security that assesses the U.S. Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual with a goal of providing constructive opportunities…
State and Local Solutions Are Integral to Protect Election Officials and Democracy
Four leading thinkers on U.S. democracy propose concrete steps to protect election officials.
Retired Russian Generals Criticize Putin Over Ukraine, Renew Call for His Resignation
Censors haven't yet blocked the rhetorical attack from the assembly of hardline veterans, giving the message space and time to spread.
Early Edition: February 9, 2022
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Foreign Policy and Legal Implications of the Belarus Aircraft Piracy Indictment
What SDNY's speaking indictment of Belarusan officials with conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy for allegedly engineering the diversion of a Ryanair flight in order to arrest…
A Big Step Forward or Running in Place?: The Pentagon’s New Policy on Civilian Casualties
New Pentagon effort to respond to civilian harm is encouraging, but DOD needs to demonstrate leadership, scope the problem correctly, and address the growing credibility gap to…
Early Edition: February 8, 2022
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How the U.S. Government Built the Largest System of Prior Restraint in U.S. History
Prepublication review has ballooned since 1980 Supreme Court decision in Snepp v. U.S.
Foreign Agents Registration Act Reform: On the 2022 Agenda?
Justice Department invites public comment on proposed reforms to Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Here's an expert explainer.
Haitians Have Built Consensus on a Democratic Way Forward. Why Is an Undemocratic Leader Still in Office?
The Biden administration faces another inflection point in its support for a leader opposed by a civil society-led alliance.
Disinformation, Radicalization, and Algorithmic Amplification: What Steps Can Congress Take?
Ambassador (ret.) Karen Kornbluh proposes concrete steps to curb online extremist content - from requiring transparency to FTC enforcement actions.