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Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Need for an Inclusive Accountability
The Feb. 1 coup made it clear that when it comes to maintaining its grip on power, the Tatmadaw does not discriminate. The brutality with which it has consistently engaged with…
Neither NATO, Nor Nukes: The Answer to Ukraine’s Security is a Strategic Alliance with the United States
A US-Ukraine alliance wouldn't significantly alter the perceptions of Russian leaders. But it would greatly limit their room to escalate.
The World Is Watching: The US Should Follow Its Own Advice and Establish a 1/6 Commission
Overseas, the U.S. government has repeatedly advocated for – and even demanded – commissions in the wake of national crises similar to Jan. 6.
Vaccinate Our Kids
The youngest kids, those under age 12, need emergency authorization for the COVID vaccination.
Early Edition: May 20, 2021
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news. ISRAEL-PALESTINE…
The US Should Respect the ICC’s Founding Mandate
An American Society of International Law task force recommends ways to improve the Court, but some of the advice seems to undermine the goal.
Want the Summit for Democracy to Develop Solutions? Include Local Governments
From mayors to governors, they are the face of representative democracy to most citizens, and are responsible for addressing needs with effective policy.
Interview with Philip Shenon: Lessons from the Uncensored History of the 9/11 Commission
Bestselling author of behind-the-scenes book on the 9/11 Commission discusses internal operations and informal powers with lessons for a 1/6 Commission.
Early Edition: May 19, 2021
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news. We are…
Dispatch from Israel on Human Shields: What I Should’ve Said to a Dad on the Playground
Who's responsible for the deaths of those civilians in Gaza who were near areas where Hamas operates?
Folly at the Supreme Court: Choosing Between Competing Originalist Claims
Former White House Counsel Neil Eggleston says that a dispute about removal power illustrates the fool's errand of originalism: history is messy, complex, and disputed, offering…
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: A Crisis Born from Impunity
The roots of the coup can be found both domestically, in the 2008 Constitution, and in the failure of the international community to hold Myanmar's military to account.