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Letting Diplomacy Lead US Counterterrorism: What Would That Look Like?
The goal should be to establish diplomacy and aid as co-equal tools, to make counterterrorism more comprehensive, sustainable and, eventually, less violent.

Legal Questions (and Some Answers) Concerning the U.S. Military Strike in Syria
Unpacking the right of self-defense under international law when it comes to use of force in response to a series of attacks.

The Early Edition: March 1, 2021
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and…

Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Feb 14-26)
Attack on the U.S. Capitol • Biden administration vs. Trump administration litigation • countering violent extremism • war powers • climate change • US foreign policy…

National Security Last Week at the United Nations (Feb. 19-26)
Increasing violence against civilians in South Sudan, Somalia; IAEA reaches temporary deal with Iran; human rights experts urge accountability at Guantanamo Bay. This and more…

How Biden, Congress, and US Business and Civic Leaders Can Deliver Justice for Jamal Khashoggi
How the Biden administration responds to this monstrous crime will tell us a great deal about the depth of its commitment to press freedom and human rights.

In Shamima Begum Case, UK Supreme Court Dismisses Rights and Overlooks Potential Victimhood
The UK Supreme Court overlooked the critical and badly under-examined fact that Begum may be a victim of child marriage and human trafficking.

Biden’s First Strike and the International Law of Self-Defense
The U.S. airstrikes taken on Friday in Syria almost certainly violated international law, for two basic reasons.

Right-Wing Extremism: An International Threat
While right-wing extremism is rightly viewed as a domestic problem, it is also an international challenge.

Telegram: A Growing Social Media Refuge, for Good and Ill
It is used in some quarters as a tool of constructive political resistance, and in others abused to spread disinformation and illicit content.

Early Edition: February 26, 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.…

Kunduz Airstrike Before European Court of Human Rights: Future of Jurisdiction and Duty to Investigate
The future of European Human Rights Court's jurisdiction and the future of States' duty to investigate civilian casualties in wartime.