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The Eroding Norms Against Chemical Weapons Use Will Need More Than Another Syria Censure to Survive
A challenge inspection and an expanded mandate for a new investigations team are among options to halt the global backsliding.
The Next Best Option if a January 6 Commission Fails
"On balance, a House select committee is not the optimal vehicle to investigate the January 6 insurrection.... but it might be the best one available." How this path could be made…
A Laser Focus on Women’s Rights Is Key to Sustainable Afghan Peace
Support Afghan women in peace talks, and analyze every plank of a proposed agreement for its impact on women and men, girls and boys.
Biden Must Honor Pledge to Immigrant Troops: Rescind Trump Policy Blocking Path to Citizenship
Over 100 days into his administration, President Joe Biden has yet to act on a Trump administration policy denying thousands of immigrants serving in the U.S. military the path…
Early Edition: May 24, 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. BELARUS Belarus…
Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (May 15-21)
U.S. Capitol attack • Yazidi genocide • Social media platforms • Countering violent extremism/terrorism • Civilians in conflict: Israel and Palestine • Coronavirus •…
Same Data, Same Strategy: A New Look at How the Trump Campaign and Russian Intelligence Operated in 2016
The recent Biden administration sanctions on the Russian government are part of an ongoing effort to push back against the Kremlin’s malign influence campaign against the West.…
Want to Compete with China? Deliver on Climate Security for the Indo-Pacific
To reestablish itself as the partner of first resort in the Indo-Pacific, the United States should use its logistical, technological, and scientific skills to help countries prepare…
On Christchurch Call Anniversary, a Step Closer to Eradicating Terrorism Online?
Governments, including now the US, and companies take stock on the second anniversary of the New Zealand mosque shootings.
Early Edition: May 21, 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…
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.