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Turning Cuba’s Internet Back On: International Legal Options
Top cyber law expert writes that the United States government can restore Internet and social media service to Cuban people under international law.
Early Edition: July 19, 2021
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major national security news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news. DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENTS…
Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 10-16)
Afghanistan Withdrawal • Cyber and Technology • Coronavirus-Pandemics • Intelligence Community • Department of Justice • Counterterrorism • U.S.-China • Global Health…
Encryption Originalism
Encryption originalism views strong encryption as the modern reemergence of Founding Era practice of employing—often unbreakable—ciphers.
New Legislation Needed to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
A new bill would give the secretary of Health and Human Services a seat on the National Security Council, and more.
The UN Cyber Groups, GGE and OEWG – A Consensus is Optimal, But Time is of the Essence
The UN groups operating in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security — the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) and the UN Governmental…
Feminist Foreign Policy: One Path Forward in U.S.-China Relations
The Biden-Harris administration can elevate the role of feminist organizations in China and the voices of women in both countries.
Early Edition: July 16, 2021
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Protecting Civilians in Mali – More UN Peacekeepers Is Only Part of the Solution
The United Nations secretary-general is expected to deliver a report to the Security Council today that will make recommendations for or against the deployment of additional peacekeepers…
Education Is a Permanent Commitment
Less present in media representations of what's happening in Afghanistan is the story of who remains behind and what we continue to believe is possible for Afghanistan.
Restoring Justice to DOJ
Healing Trump-era wounds at DOJ will require understanding the extent of the abuse and taking specific steps to prevent repetition.
For Health Security and Equity, Time to End the Global Gag Rule Once and For All
Biden rescinded the policy by executive order, in the latest reversal over successive administrations. Congress should end it permanently.