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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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How the UN Can Strengthen its Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic Amid a Changed Conflict
A Security Council divided over rights violations by Russian paramilitaries must maintain civilian protection as a priority.

How American Kleptocracy Works
Review: Casey Michel's book, “American Kleptocracy,” tells the tale of US financial secrecy via two of the world’s great kleptocrats.

Early Edition: October 20, 2021
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US Cybersecurity Has a Metrics Problem. Here’s How to Fix It.
Lawmakers have taken critical steps this year, but the lack of data makes it hard to know whether U.S. cybersecurity is actually improving.

Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: Know Risk, Know Reward
For AI, where the risk of inaction can be greater than the risk of action, the IC needs a flexible, strategic risk assessment framework.