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A Dozen Questions for John Solomon

Twelve questions for Solomon who the Post said “played an important role in advancing a flawed, Trump-friendly tale of corruption in Ukraine.”
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“Clearly of Latin American Origin”: Armed Attack by Non-State Actors and the UN Charter

"The text, context, and preparatory work of Article 51 of the Charter show that it permits only the use of armed force in self-defense against an armed attack by a State."

The Early Edition: November 5, 2019

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…
Trump makes a statement in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Norms Watch: Damage to Democracy and Rule of Law in October 2019

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the latest installment of Norms Watch, our series tracking both the flouting of democratic norms by the Trump administration and the erosion of those…
Laura Cooper, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia arrives for a closed-door deposition at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on October 30, 2019.

Executive Privilege is No Bar to Testimony Before Impeachment Investigators

Impeachment is different from regular congressional oversight. Witnesses summoned to appear before the House Intelligence Committee should not view executive privilege as standing…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves a search and rescue ship in the port city of Mariupol on June 15, 2019, after a military exercises in the Sea of Azov.

Why Does Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Say He Felt No Pressure From Trump?

Ukraine’s new president has played along with Trump -- in their July 25 phone call and in remarks since then. That has allowed the Trump-Giuliani camp to cite his statements…

The Early Edition: November 4, 2019

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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 28-Nov. 1)

From announcing our new Advisory Board to covering impeachment, Baghdadi operation, potential military intervention in Venezuela, CLOUD Act and more, it's been a busy week.
UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen (C), Syrian MP Ahmad Al-Kuzbari (L) and Opposition Syrian Negotiations Commission Hadi Al-Bahra attends a ceremony to mark the opening of a meeting of the Syria constitution-writing committee on October 30, 2019 at the United Nations Offices in Geneva.

National Security at the United Nations This Week

Editor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
A U.S. Air Force Commando Solo aircraft flies over the Statue of LIberty October 23, 2001 in New York Harbor.

More or Less Justice? More or Less Security?

Reflecting on what's changed since Just Security launched six years ago, and three challenges that we now confront.
Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, DC, October 23, 2019 as US Vice President Mike Pence and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo look on.

How Trump Could Really End “Endless Wars”

If Trump were serious about his professed desire to end endless wars, he would offer a responsible plan for repealing the statutory authorization that three successive administrations…

The Early Edition: November 1, 2019

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