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Early Edition: June 28, 2021
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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (June 19-25)
Attack on U.S. Capitol • Social Media • Disinformation • Immigration Detention • Intelligence Community • Surveillance-Privacy • Civilian Damage in U.S. Wars • Military…
Reimagining Human Intelligence – The Case for a Sunlight Strategy
The current focus of U.S. HUMINT operations is too narrowly defined.
Early Edition: June 25, 2021
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The Méndez Principles: Beware Crossing the Line to Psychological Torture
As the UN marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a reminder of the many forms of such abuse that are prohibited.
Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is a Bellwether Case for Internet Freedom
When Twitter removed his post, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria banned the site. Other leaders may follow suit.
Scaling the Wall of Resistance: How Congress Can Compel Executive Branch Cooperation in a Jan. 6 Investigation
Three specific options Congress can use to scale the wall of Executive Branch resistance in a Jan. 6 Investigation.
Putting AUMF Repeal Into Context
A detailed analysis of secret wars and why reforming the 2001 AUMF is hard but necessary.
Early Edition: June 24, 2021
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The Propaganda Playbook: A Section-by-Section Dissection of Tucker Carlson’s Communication Strategy
Historian of political rhetoric and propaganda expert, professor Jennifer Mercieca annotates a recent Tucker Carlson presentation.
Abuse and Retaliation Against Hunger Strikers in ICE Detention
A new report examines never-before-reported details about ICE’s systemic response to hunger strikes.
NATO’s Renewed Focus on Climate Change & Security: What You Need to Know
NATO’s Brussels Communiqué and Climate Action Plan represent welcome, forward-looking steps on climate change, but questions remain.