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Trump’s 2020 Election Reality Show
It will be important for rule-of-law advocates to understand the perennial appeal of myth, and the motives of those who reject democracy and prefer a form of autocracy.

Turning the Page: A Biden Presidency and the Role for Us
From our editors-in-chief and editorial director.

Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Nov 2-6)
Analysis of the week's news and developments.

National Security This Week at the United Nations (Oct 30-Nov 6)
“Unwavering Support” for ICC Amid U.S. Sanctions 72 countries at the U.N. on Monday offered their “unwavering support” for the International Criminal Court…

Early Edition: November 6, 2020
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. US ELECTIONS:…

Destroying Federal Documents During a Presidential Transition Is a Federal Crime
Destroying or stealing documents belonging to the United States government is a crime.

No, State Legislatures Cannot Overrule the Popular Vote
Trump supporters' idea of state Legislatures' picking electors to overrule Americans' votes in Pennsylvania or elsewhere is a complete non-starter.

Early Edition: November 5, 2020
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. US ELECTIONS:…

Initial Risk Assessment for U.S. Post-Election Violence
President Donald Trump's false statements about the results are the primary driver for the increased threat of post-election violence.

Early Edition: November 4, 2020
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. US PRESIDENTIAL…

An Analytic Framework for Assessing Risks of U.S. Post-Election Violence
"When I served as a senior analyst for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, I developed frameworks to evaluate the risk of election-related instability overseas. As a National…

Civic Leaders Are Stepping up to Safeguard the Election and Our Rule of Law
Civic leaders of all stripes can perform a critical function, by setting high expectations for officials and the public, urging responsible and peaceful conduct, and reinforcing…