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Early Edition: April 15, 2021
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Fighting the ‘International Thief Thief’ with Global Magnitsky Sanctions
What can Global Magnitsky Act sanctions accomplish in the battle against corruption and human rights abuse? According to anti-corruption NGO The Sentry, a lot. Successful case…

Don’t Place Judicial Accountability In The Dark
Efforts to ensure the safety and security of federal judges – including by shielding certain personal information, such as addresses, from public disclosure – are sadly necessary…

Reauthorizing and Strengthening the Global Magnitsky Act
The Global Magnitsky Act is a key tool in the fight against corruption and human rights abuses -- yet it remains incomplete. Beth Van Schaack explains how it can be strengthened.

Early Edition: April 14, 2021
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Congress Must Reform Sanctions Law to Avoid ICC Penalties from Happening Again
Reversing the sanctions the Trump administration placed on International Criminal Court leaders is not enough to prevent something like that from happening again.

China’s Dystopian “New IP” Plan Shows Need for Renewed US Commitment to Internet Governance
The US must rally partners to rein in the abuse of multilateral institutions for Huawei’s plans on 6G and beyond, which make concerns over 5G look minor.

Early Edition: April 13, 2021
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Should the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Required for the Military?
A mandatory vaccination program would likely be upheld in military and federal courts if President Biden determines that it is in the interests of national security.

Team of Legal Gladiators? Iraqi Militias’ Tortured Relationship with Law
The country's Iran-backed militias are not law-abiding, but they know Iraqis care about rule of law and have adopted the law as a battlespace.

Early Edition: April 12, 2021
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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (April 5-9)
Attack on Capitol • Anti-Asian hate crimes • Iran nuclear deal • Immigration • Climate change • Supreme Court reform • Artificial Intelligence • Mozambique • Benin…