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Early Edition: November 2, 2021
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So, What Does Facebook Take Down? The Secret List of ‘Dangerous’ Individuals and Organizations
Facebook has been criticized for content it allows. But we should be equally skeptical of what it takes down, and its claimed legal reasoning for removals.
Sudanese Send Clear `No’ to Military Coup. What Will Security Forces Do Next?
After mass nonviolent protests, look out for arrests of opponents, prison releases of Islamists, and actions by a key paramilitary unit.
Brianna Rosen Joins Just Security as Senior Fellow
We are thrilled to announce that Brianna Rosen is joining Just Security as a Senior Fellow. Among many superb candidates, Rosen emerged as a perfect match for our organization…
The Longest War is Over the Horizon
"The sheer number of over-the-horizon operations in the past two decades indicates significant mission creep in the war on terror."
Early Edition: November 1, 2021
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 23-29)
Secret Law, Surveillance, Privacy, Digital Security • Artificial Intelligence • Sanctions • Defense Budget • Watchlist Policy • Attack on U.S. Capitol • Israel •…
Failure to Renew Yemen Investigative Mechanism Shows Costs of US Absence from Human Rights Council
The US has regained a seat on the HRC - but its recent absence has weakened the human rights landscape overall.
The Biden Administration’s Disappointing Sanctions Report: What Should Come Next
Last week, the Treasury Department released a long-awaited report setting forth the results of its “comprehensive review” of U.S. sanctions. To the dismay of sanctions reform…
Early Edition: October 29, 2021
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How Many (More) Sudanese Have to Die for Democracy?
Mass protests planned for Saturday will be a test of wills. It is safe to bet on the Sudanese people to brave the threat of escalated violence. The question is whether political…
Client-Side Scanning: A New Front In the War on User Control of Technology
When technology has expanded to nearly every corner of our lives, how much control should users have over the devices they own?