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How Congress Can Improve Visa Bans
Inconsistent legal frameworks for visa restrictions have meant that some of their targets can be publicly identified, while others cannot. Congress has an opportunity to close…
Early Edition: October 1, 2021
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World Bank’s “Doing Business Index,” a Thorn for Kleptocrats, Must Be Protected
Countries that have cleaned up their act under pressure from the index rankings illustrate the need for such a gauge.
Modern History of Disclosure of Presidential Records: On the Boundaries of “Executive Privilege”
A detailed account of instances of past administrations' disclosing presidential records, including those of former presidents, to Congress.
Early Edition: September 30, 2021
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Don’t Be a Goldfish: Human Rights and U.S. Military Financing for Egypt
Successive US administrations have waived conditions on Egypt aid, seemingly forgetting in each case the dismal results of past waivers.
Expanding Justice for Gender-Based Crimes with a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
Such a legal framework could be transformative for so many who have been left out or on the margins of existing mechanisms, including women.
The Role of Nuclear Weapons: Why Biden Should Declare a Policy of No First Use
With the administration preparing its Nuclear Posture Review, such a declaration would significantly reduce the risks of nuclear war.
Early Edition: September 29, 2021
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Polemical Pacifism: The Wonkfare of Samuel Moyn
NYU's Rob Howse reviews Samuel Moyn's latest book, Humane.
Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: The Tangled Web of Budget & Acquisition
To successfully integrate AI into the IC, budget and acquisition processes must increase in speed, flexibility, and simplicity.
Early Edition: September 28, 2021
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