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States Can Fight Federal Overreach by Protecting State Data
States must be vigilant stewards of their data — auditing what they hold, limiting what they share, and enforcing legal constraints against federal overreach.

Experts Declare International Law Principles Supporting Women’s Resistance to Gender Apartheid
A declaration signed by leading international law and human rights experts calls for codifying gender apartheid as a crime against humanity and outlines key principles.

Domestic and Regional Pressures Strain Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace
Renewed clashes in Tigray and tensions between Ethiopia and other Horn of Africa nations threaten a regional security crisis.

Early Edition: August 26, 2026
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Is Trump pushing Iceland into the EU?
Iceland may seek European integration partly as a hedge against a more capricious and unpredictable United States, and others may follow.

“Can We Do This?”: The Role of Military Leaders and Their Legal Advice
On the role of U.S. military leaders in addressing legal constraints and strategic questions.

The UAE’s Responsibility for Atrocities in Sudan
An expert analyzes whether the UAE bears State responsibility for the atrocities committed by the RSF and associated forces in Sudan.

Early Edition: August 25, 2026
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Expert Backgrounder: Military Justice in the Israel Defense Forces
Expert analysis and background context for recent decisions made within the Israel Defense Forces' military justice system.

Liberia’s Long-Awaited War Crimes Court: Momentum – and Risks
Liberia must harmonize its war crimes bills into strong legislation and secure real resources, or the long-promised court risks stalling again.

Sword of the People: The Power of Grand Juries to Investigate Administration Corruption
The untold power of regular grand juries and special grand juries to independently conduct investigations and issue reports when federal prosecutors won't.

Early Edition: August 24, 2026
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