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National Security Last Week at the United Nations (March 5-12)
Military in Myanmar Continues Mistreatment of Peaceful Protesters On March 8, 2021, hundreds of peaceful protesters were trapped by security forces for several hours in Sanchaung.…

Flexible Partnerships Can Help Make NATO Fit for Purpose
As the US focuses more on domestic issues and challenges in the Asia-Pacific, other members and European partners will need to step up..

Making Inclusive Uniform Service More Resilient through Congressional Support
Ensuring transgender individuals can serve their country in uniform will improve military readiness and resilience in recruitment and retention.

Early Edition: March 12, 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 U.S. CAPITOL…

Removing Barriers to Family Unity for Holders of Temporary Protected Status: An Opportunity for Biden Administration
"A straightforward change in the government’s policy and its litigation stance could help remove a barrier blocking critical relief to several tens of thousands of noncitizens…

The Global Fragility Act Could Give US Assistance and Diplomacy a New Start for Countries in Conflict
The Biden administration should draw on lessons from previous successes in Central America, and Congress must provide sufficient funding.

In Haiti’s Political Crisis, US Should Support Democracy and Human Rights
Activists say the Biden administration should reverse its support of President Moïse's illegal, abusive rule and consult civil society on a way ahead.

Why Reconciling Domestic and Global Human Rights Policy Is a US National Security Imperative
Three ways the Biden administration can better harmonize domestic and global human rights policy.

Early Edition: March 11, 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 U.S. RELATIONS…

Potential Gains for Israel After Azerbaijan’s Victory in Nagorno-Karabakh
Benefits might include geopolitical positioning vis-a-vis Iran, more transparent ties with Azerbaijan, maybe even strengthened diplomacy with Armenia.

Germany’s Positions on International Law in Cyberspace Part II
Germany issues major statement on use of force and International Humanitarian Law in cyberspace, analyzed here by leading expert Professor Michael Schmitt.

Why We Prosecute Wartime Misconduct
President Trump never pardoned Robert Bales, despite a strong push to do so. Any clemency for him would have resulted in manifest injustice to not just Bales’ victims, but to…