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Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine: A Collection
Updated with new analysis of how key words, phrases, and themes appear to express intent to eliminate Ukraine or Ukrainians as a nation-state, people, or culture.

Implementing the Gaza Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza faces many challenges and is currently threatened by serious violations. What can we learn from the experience of ceasefires elsewhere?

Will Victims of Cyber Attacks Soon Get Their Day in Court? Options for Accountability for Cyber Attacks
More cyber litigation will appear on the docket as pathways to legal accountability for unlawful State-sponsored cyber operations strengthen.

Early Edition: October 20, 2025
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: U.S. CARIBBEAN OPERATIONS …

Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 13-17, 2025)
U.S. strikes / Venezuela • Series: International Law Weekend 2025 • Global democracy • Artificial intelligence • Domestic deployment of U.S. military • Trump executive…

Attacking Drug Cartels in the Territory of Another State
The U.S. operations conducted to date against suspected members of drug cartels stretch the applicable international law rules and their interpretation beyond recognition.

Governing AI Agents Globally: The Role of International Law, Norms and Accountability Mechanisms
Stakeholders must creatively leverage existing legal and normative tools to ensure AI agents serve humanity — not destabilize it.

Early Edition: October 17, 2025
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Crisis as Catalyst in International Law
On its 80th anniversary, the U.N. is undertaking much-needed reform. Despite pressures, it continues to be one of the world’s most important and impactful institutions.

Embedded Human Judgment in the Age of Autonomous Weapons
A new framework for autonomous weapons shows that real control depends on embedded human judgment across design, command, and operation.