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Disinformation Wars in Egypt: The Inauthentic Battle on Twitter between Egyptian Government and Opposition
The streets of Egypt are quiet, but last month Twitter seemed to suggest otherwise. Joey Shea and Alexei Abrahams explain why, tracking evidence of warring disinformation campaigns…

Torture by Rescue: Asylum-Seeker Pushbacks in the Aegean
Since at least March, Greece has been systematically returning asylum seekers who have arrived on its shores – who have the right to adjudication of their asylum claims – to…

Early Edition: October 26, 2020
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major national security news and developments over the past weekend. Here’s today’s news. US DEVELOPMENTS …

Intergenerational Co-Leadership for Global Governance Innovation
This generation is ready to move beyond street protests and play an active role in politics and governance. Thinking about youth only as the future has hindered us from recognizing…

Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct 19-23)
Analysis of the week's news and developments.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (Oct. 16 – 23)
UNSMIL hails ceasefire in Libya On Friday, the parties to the nine-year Libyan war agreed to a ceasefire in Geneva. The head of the U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Stephanie…

Good Governance Paper No. 8: How to Strengthen Oversight by Congress
Eighth essay in a series of top experts exploring proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government, public integrity, and the rule of law.

Great Power Competition Versus Counterterrorism: A False Dichotomy
Not only are these strategic priorities not necessarily at odds with one another, but in fact, they often overlap and complement each other.

An Age of Actorless Threats: Rethinking National Security in Light of COVID and Climate
Climate change and the COVID pandemic are highlighting key weaknesses in U.S. national security strategy and policy.

Early Edition: October 23, 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. ELECTION…

Good Governance Paper No. 7: Executive Branch Vacancies
We've seen the problem with senior officials from immigration policy to arms control and more. Here are five specific flaws in the current system and how to fix them.

An Australian Model to Address Climate-Related Displacement: How to Flatten the Curve
Disasters don’t just destroy homes, businesses, and livelihoods. They can create significant economic and social disruption, which affects long-term prosperity, stability, and…