Recent Articles
Self-Defense in International Law: What Level of Evidence?
With the question of whether Iran's actions justify the use of force, the issue of evidence is once again at the forefront of international debate. So, how much evidence does a…
The Early Edition: July 8, 2019
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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 1-5)
Immigration and refugees, New European Union Parliament, U.S.-Iran Conflict, 2020 Census Citizenship Question, Trump Administration Appointments and Acting Official, Cybersecurity…
The Early Edition: July 5, 2019
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Iran’s Shifting Views on Self-Defense and ‘Intraterritorial’ Force
Iran’s justification for shooting down a US drone suggests a subtle shift in its understanding of international law.
Cyberattack Attribution and the Virtues of Decentralization
In the midst of rising tensions between the United States and Iran over tanker attacks and Iran’s downing of a U.S. drone, reports emerged that U.S. Cyber Command had launched…
Unpacking the State Dept Acknowledgment that 2001 and 2002 AUMFs Don’t Authorize War Against Iran
An analysis of State Dept's major concession, whether the one stated exception is a loophole for military action, and what Congress should now do.
The Early Edition: July 3, 2019
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To Stem the Flow of Refugees, Address the Conflicts at Their Core
If the railing about migrants is genuine rather than politically convenient, it’s time to apply the prodigious talents, skills, and still surprisingly robust political capital…
Acting or Not, the Play’s The Thing
Focusing on the number of acting officials may detract from an assessment of the real failures of the Trump administration’s policy process and oversight gaps.
Trumping Transatlantic Relations, EU Struggles to Get Its House in Order
Whoever will be selected to run the European Commission or become the president of the European Council, the partnership with the United States will be one of the top priorities.…
The Early Edition: July 2, 2019
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