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Early Edition: November 17, 2021
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Welcome Just Security’s New Managing Editor, Megan Corrarino
We are thrilled to announce that Megan Corrarino is joining Just Security as Managing Editor. Corrarino comes to us having most recently been an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton…

To Ease Iraq’s Displacement Crisis, Restorative Justice and Peacebuilding are Vital
Alongside humanitarian and logistical barriers, the lack of social acceptance is a factor barring 1.2 million people from returning home.

Stirring Trouble at the Border: Is Belarus in Violation of International Law? – Part 1
Belarus has been criticized for using desperate migrants to pressure EU borders. But is it breaking international law by doing so?

Early Edition: November 16, 2021
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Questions on the Baghuz Strikes
A list of specific questions for members of Congress, reporters, and investigators to ask about the strike.

Escalating Risks on Europe’s Eastern Frontier: Belarus-Poland, Russia-Ukraine, and How the US Can Work With Its Allies
President Biden hoped for a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia. Time to deal with reality instead.

Closure for Colombia, New Scrutiny for Venezuela: ICC Investigations in Latin America
Both decisions were controversial but also innovative, and created a new panorama in the region going forward.

Early Edition: November 15, 2021
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Nov. 6-12)
Civilian Casualties • January 6 Attack • Torture • Afghanistan • Presidential War Powers: Taiwan • Interpol + Transnational Repression • NSO Group Lawsuit • Balkans…

Unilateral Use of Force in the “National Interest”: Taiwan Doesn’t Meet the Test
Can the President use force to protect Taiwan in the "national interest" without congressional authorization?

Uncertain Future for the ICC’s Investigation into the CIA Torture Program
The ICC Office of the Prosecutor has "deprioritized" investigation of CIA torture in Afghanistan. But Julian Elderfield, a former attorney in the OTP, says the stated reasons for…