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2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 15: Enforcing the Emoluments Clauses
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

The Good Governance Papers: A January 2022 “Report Card” Update
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

Early Edition: January 20, 2022
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A Rare Public Wake-Up Call from the ICRC on Guantanamo Transfers
An exceedingly rare public statement by the ICRC calls on the Biden administration to get serious about Guantanamo transfers.

EXCLUSIVE: The Oath Keeper Podcast Interviews – New Insights Into Jan. 6 and Continued Threats
Just Security has located and reviewed podcast appearances by the Oath Keepers, only some of which appear in Justice Department documents. Many revelations included. Listen to…

Connecting the Dots: The Surge in Reprisals Against Women and the Rise of Counterterrorism
Addressing reprisals against women means addressing the role of counterterrorism law.

When Corruption Has No Money Trail: Sanctions Overlook Crucial Cases
Guatemala’s last anti-corruption stewards are being forced out, a trend that should raise as many alarms as traditional bribery and graft.

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