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People pay their respects at the makeshift memorial for victims of the shooting that left a total of 22 people dead at the Cielo Vista Mall WalMart (background) in El Paso, Texas, on August 6, 2019.

To Avoid Future “El Pasos” and “Daytons,” It’s Time to Invest in Prevention

Because darkness is sure to strike again, the nation needs political leaders who can take us all towards viable and comprehensive solutions. Violent extremism requires additional,…

The Early Edition: August 7, 2019

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Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats attends a cabinet meeting at the White House July 16, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Trump’s DNI Pick Would Brief Dem Nominee Ahead of 2020

The question of who Trump names acting DNI is as important as who he ultimately nominates for the job—because whoever steps in may turn out to oversee the Intelligence Community…

The Early Edition: August 6, 2019

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People try to stay cool in the shade in a Manhattan park on August 6, 2018 in New York City.

Summer Slowdown at Just Security

This week, we are taking our regular summer break from publishing. Thank you all for your readership!

The Early Edition: August 5, 2019

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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 29-August 2)

Immigration and refugees, Department of Defense law and policy frameworks, Russia investigation and government secrecy, 2020 election and cybersecurity, domestic extremism and…
President Donald Trump hosts survivors of religious persecution from 17 countries around the world, including Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad, in the Oval Office at the White House July 17, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Norms Watch: Damage to Democracy and Rule of Law in July 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…
The Japanese oil tanker Kokuka Courageous off the port of the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on June 19, 2019.

Is There a Legal Basis for Deploying Japanese SDF to the Strait of Hormuz?

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford announced earlier this month that the United States is looking to form a coalition of the willing to patrol the Straits…

The Early Edition: August 2, 2019

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A Collage QAnon supporters at Trump rallies.

Trump’s Encouraging QAnon May Result in Violence—Just ask the FBI

"A few hours after the FBI assessment leaked, the President held a campaign rally in Cincinnati, where the pre-rally speaker Brandon Straka called out the phrase, 'Where we go…
Protestors hold a demonstration against U.S. Customs and Border Patrol funding during a rally inside the Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda on June 25, 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Border Agents’ Secret Facebook Group Highlights Social Media Vetting Risks for Immigrants

Government social media monitoring is ripe for abuse in any context, but the implications of Customs and Border Protection's environment of racism and lack of oversight demand…
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