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After the Coup in Sudan: Key (Short-Term) Indicators for Democratic Survival
Key indicators to measure the prospect for democracy to survive the current crisis — from scale of street protests to army's withstanding defections to specific words chosen…
Changing the Story: Artificial Intelligence and Patent Eligibility
To solve the problem of patent eligibility for AI inventions, it’s time to talk about AI inventions for the truly revolutionary advances that they are.
Early Edition: October 25, 2021
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Counterterrorism Off the Rails: Israel’s Declaration of Palestinian Human Rights Groups as “Terrorist” Organizations
Law professors critically analyze Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz's designation of six Palestinian human rights groups as “terrorist” organizations
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 16-22)
Kleptocracy/Democratic Backsliding • Guantanamo • Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Judiciary Transparency • Counterterrorism • Children in Conflict • Bosnia-Herzegovina…
Amnesty & Accountability in Seychelles
The Seychelles' truth commission has the unusual power to grant - not just recommend - amnesties. What is their status in international law, and role in transitional justice?
Peace Is Threatened Again in Bosnia, A Quarter Century after Dayton
Separatist provocations pose the greatest danger to the country's peace and cohesion since the accords were forged 26 years ago.
Early Edition: October 22, 2021
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What Comes Next After a Guantanamo Detainee’s Habeas Win
Afghan national Assadullah Haroon Gul won his habeas case at the D.C. District Court. The United States must expeditiously arrange for his transfer to Afghanistan.
It’s Time To Revisit the United States’ Evolving Posture Toward the Use of Child Soldiers
The U.S played a key role in bringing Dominic Ongwen to justice, but more should be done to stop the use of children in armed conflicts.
Judicial Secrecy: How To Fix the Over-sealing of Federal Court Records
The lack of uniform procedures for sealing federal court records has resulted in excessive secrecy that has caused considerable harm.
Early Edition: October 21, 2021
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