Recent Articles
Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (June 19-25)
Attack on U.S. Capitol • Social Media • Disinformation • Immigration Detention • Intelligence Community • Surveillance-Privacy • Civilian Damage in U.S. Wars • Military…
Reimagining Human Intelligence – The Case for a Sunlight Strategy
The current focus of U.S. HUMINT operations is too narrowly defined.
Early Edition: June 25, 2021
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The Méndez Principles: Beware Crossing the Line to Psychological Torture
As the UN marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a reminder of the many forms of such abuse that are prohibited.
Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is a Bellwether Case for Internet Freedom
When Twitter removed his post, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria banned the site. Other leaders may follow suit.
Scaling the Wall of Resistance: How Congress Can Compel Executive Branch Cooperation in a Jan. 6 Investigation
Three specific options Congress can use to scale the wall of Executive Branch resistance in a Jan. 6 Investigation.
Putting AUMF Repeal Into Context
A detailed analysis of secret wars and why reforming the 2001 AUMF is hard but necessary.
Early Edition: June 24, 2021
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The Propaganda Playbook: A Section-by-Section Dissection of Tucker Carlson’s Communication Strategy
Historian of political rhetoric and propaganda expert, professor Jennifer Mercieca annotates a recent Tucker Carlson presentation.
Abuse and Retaliation Against Hunger Strikers in ICE Detention
A new report examines never-before-reported details about ICE’s systemic response to hunger strikes.
NATO’s Renewed Focus on Climate Change & Security: What You Need to Know
NATO’s Brussels Communiqué and Climate Action Plan represent welcome, forward-looking steps on climate change, but questions remain.
Toward a True Account of Collateral Damage in U.S. Military Operations
The Pentagon reports annually on how many civilians were killed in U.S. operations, but silent on damage to civilian homes, markets and other civilian infrastructure vital to human…