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President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of Albania Ilir Meta, President of Croatia Zoran Milanovic, Serb member of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Milorad Dodik, President of Slovenia Borut Pahor, Bosniak member of Presidency of Bosnia and Hercegovina Sefik Dzaferovic, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski and Presidend of Montenegro Milo Dukoanovic pose for pictures at a park during the Brdo-Brijuni Process meeting in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, on May 17, 2021.

US Leadership Matters to Avoid New Violence in the Balkans

It's time for Washington to recognize the role of Serb nationalism in fomenting renewed tensions across the region.

Nov. 3, 2021 Ismael Ćidić, Ambassador Vesko Garčević and 1 more

A map of the Artic showing the extent of sea ice in 2020, 2000, and 1980. Lines are also provided for two sea routes: the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route. The map shows a significant reduction in sea ice between 2000 and 2020.

Getting Climate Intelligence Right

Shortcomings of the recent National Intelligence Report underscore the challenges of addressing security implications of climate change.

Nov. 3, 2021 Rod Schoonover and Erin Sikorsky

Early Edition: November 3, 2021

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Nov. 3, 2021 Florence Powell

Young boys, children soldiers sit on February 10, 2015 lay down their arms at a ceremony of the child soldiers disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in Pibor overseen by UNICEF and partners.

Sanctions Review Fails to Review Sanctions: Congress Should Step In

US sanctions policy should account for peacebuilding and other crucial civic and development activities.

Nov. 2, 2021 Megan Corrado and Paul Carroll

Judges of the International Court of Justice stand at the opening of the session in the case of Equatorial Guinea v. France on February 17, 2020 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Gendering the International Court of Justice

"When the votes are cast in the General Assembly this week, women’s rights advocates around the world will be watching States closely."

Nov. 2, 2021 Fionnuala Ní Aoláin KC (Hons)

Early Edition: November 2, 2021

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Nov. 2, 2021 Florence Powell

Myanmar people gather for refreshment at a teashop in Yangon on August 31, 2018 many hangout to chat and browse Facebook with their mobile phones.

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.

Nov. 1, 2021 Faiza Patel and Mary Pat Dwyer

Sudanese anti-coup protesters carry the portrait of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ousted by the military, during a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on October 30, 2021, to express their support for the country's democratic transition which a military takeover and deadly crackdown derailed.

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.

Nov. 1, 2021 Rebecca Hamilton

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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…

Nov. 1, 2021 Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (commonly known as a drone) flown by 163d Attack Wing pilot Lt. Col. Paul Brockmeier, with sensor operator Master Sgt. Anthony Martinez (neither shown), views the smoky San Gabriel Mountains of southern California in transit to a fire mission in northern California, late August, 2020.

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."

Nov. 1, 2021 Brianna Rosen

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Nov. 1, 2021 Florence Powell

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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 •…

Oct. 31, 2021 Just Security