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Event Roundup: From the Executive Branch to Congress – National Security Leaders Who Crossed the Divide
What is it like to go from working in the executive branch – whether it’s in the White House, the Pentagon, or the CIA – to being a lawmaker on Capitol Hill? That was the…
The Early Edition: November 13, 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…
Leaving the DNI Leaderless is Reckless and Dangerous
Despite the critically important role of the director of national intelligence, this week marks the third straight month that the top two positions in the Office of the DNI have…
The US Mission Tied to Syrian Oil Fields May Prove the Worst of All Strategic Options
"What seems like a well-intentioned effort to mitigate a mess of Trump’s own making ultimately could make matters worse."
The Early Edition: November 12, 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…
Congress Must Act to Protect Those Who’ve Supported Us in Syria
Congress should pass comprehensive legislation mirroring the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act to provide similar options for our Kurdish partners and others in Syria who are in danger.…
Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Nov. 4-8)
Impeachment, Laws of War, Civilian casualties in U.S. wars, Use of force/UN Charter, Syria (German military operations), Press freedoms/Duty to warn, Turkey, and more ...
Int’l Court of Justice Decides Against Russia: Will Look into Ukraine Allegations
On Friday, the International Court of Justice in The Hague overwhelmingly rejected Russia’s jurisdictional objections to its hearing on the merits Ukraine’s legal claims for…
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,…
Top DoD Lawyer Stresses U.S. Compliance with the Rule of Law in Military Operations
On September 3, 2019, Paul Ney, the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), delivered the Charney Distinguished Lecture in International Law at Vanderbilt Law…
CIA-Backed Afghan Paramilitaries Behind Unlawful Killing Surge
In incidents across Afghanistan, these strike forces have unlawfully killed civilians, forcibly disappeared detainees, and attacked healthcare facilities for allegedly treating…
The Early Edition: November 8, 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…