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The Assault on Law School Clinics is an Attack on Democracy Itself
Americans are witnessing a concerted effort to delegitimize legal defense for marginalized or politically disfavored people.

Hypothetical Legal Review on Judge Advocates Serving as Immigration Judges
A hypothetical legal review examining the OLC's legal basis for having Judge Advocates serve as immigration judges.

Early Edition: December 16, 2025
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Was the Visit and Seizure of the Skipper off the Coast of Venezuela Lawful?
Experts examine the international law basis of the U.S. boarding and seizure of a vessel carrying Venezuelan crude.

The International Law Obligation to Investigate the Boat Strikes
Operation Southern Spear’s lethal boat strikes are unlawful under IHRL and, even on the administration’s own terms, trigger binding LOAC and DoD duties to investigate.

Trump’s Chip Strategy Needs Recalibration
Facing the challenge from China, U.S. technological leadership in the century ahead requires a focused and disciplined strategy coordinated with allies.

Early Edition: December 15, 2025
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 8-12, 2025)
U.S. strikes / Venezuela • Russia-Ukraine War • Israel-Hamas War • Rwanda-DRC conflict • Signalgate • Anti-corruption series • Emerging technologies • Trump executive…

As the U.N. Seeks Its Next Secretary-General, a Growing Number of Countries Favor a Woman for the Post
Research analyzing statements by U.N. member states shows at least 94 interested in seeing a woman become the next secretary-general for the first time.

Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Trump Owns It. Now What?
Trump's Rwanda-DRC peace deal inherits six months of failed implementation, unmet security commitments, and a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.

AI Model Outputs Demand the Attention of Export Control Agencies
The conversation about AI and national security must expand beyond semiconductors and model weights to encompass the outputs those technologies enable.
Early Edition: December 12, 2025
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