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A Catalogue of Suffering Behind the Calls for Action on Sri Lanka’s War Crimes
Mapping a quarter century of war shows the patterns of violations that demand meaningful and credible truth and accountability processes.

Early Edition: February 12, 2021
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Ripe for Reform: The Opaque World of Specific Licenses to Do Business Under Sanctions
The process for granting licenses under sanctions programs is opaque and the information shared with Congress and the public on licenses is meagre.

We Don’t Need to Reform the Supreme Court
Politicization of the judiciary in the name of correcting the politicization of the judiciary is a bad policy foundation.

Biden Paused Trump’s WeChat and TikTok Bans: Now What?
Trump’s extreme uses of IEEPA have backfired, resulting in a narrower interpretation of executive powers under IEEPA and a firmer articulation of how the Berman Amendment protects…

The Human Rights Council Must Establish an Accountability Mechanism for Sri Lanka’s Victims
The record is abundantly clear that the country’s domestic mechanisms lack effectiveness and credibility. This is a gap that the UN uniquely can fill.

Time to Reconsider the 14th Amendment for Trump’s Role in the Insurrection
Impeachment and conviction isn't the only way to keep Trump out of the game, writes Jim Wagstaffe. Congress should pitch 14th Amendment disqualification, too.

Early Edition: February 11, 2021
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Authoritarian Populism, Courts and Democratic Erosion
The uniquely strong American judicial system managed to hold the line and, ultimately, fend off Donald Trump’s assault on U.S. institutions.

Avoiding Collateral Damage on the Battlefield
What are the rules on avoiding harm to civilians in armed conflict and how are they applied in an operational context? A detailed explainer on the processes, technologies, and…

Policing in Nigeria and the US: When Domestic Issues and Foreign Policy Connect
Just as America's domestic ailments are felt far and wide, Nigeria directly impacts the broader region and the continent. They can learn from each other.

Balancing the US Approach to the ICC
As the Biden administration develops a new direction in American foreign policy, the ICC is also charting a new institutional course.