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The Latest North Korea Cyber Indictment Should Serve as a Model
Last week, the Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first major cyber-related indictment. An investigation long in the works, the indictment charges…

How the Biden-Harris Administration Can Advance Peace & Freedom – At Home and Abroad
Five clear steps the Biden-Harris administration can take to promote human dignity around the globe.

How a January 6 Commission Can Succeed: What Empirical Research Tells Us
Research on more than 50 independent commissions sheds light on optimal design for commission, selection of its commissioners, and their work ahead.

Early Edition: February 24, 2021
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Outlaw Participation in Foreign Attacks on U.S. Elections
Attacks on U.S. elections will become a dangerous new normal if Congress does not make it a crime.

Biden Needs a Foreign Policy Focused on Sustainable Peace
War and weapons cannot solve today’s most urgent challenges. They require peacebuilding, diplomacy, and conflict-sensitive development.

Trump’s War Powers Legacy and Questions for Biden
Will Biden rein in near-limitless claims of presidential authority to use force without congressional authorization and commit to restoring the balance of war powers between the…

Unpacking Biden Administration vs. Congressional Tension in the McGahn Case
Awkward transitions to “unified government” and what it portends.

Early Edition: February 23, 2021
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How the Biden Administration Can Better Protect Health Care in War
The health consequences of violence against hospitals, clinics, ambulances, health workers, and patients in war have become ever more evident in conflicts throughout the world.

Families in the Crosshairs of National Security
Families are being affirmed in public policy while simultaneously being targeted in security practice.

Early Edition: February 22, 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. US DEVELPOMENTS…