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Unpacking (Some of) the Legal Issues Surrounding Hoda Muthana
Even before the President weighed in on Twitter, there’s been substantial discussion about the fate of so-called “ISIS bride” Hoda Muthana, and her apparent desire…
Questioning Michael Cohen: An Advanced Course in Congressional Investigations
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, has announced his willingness to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House and Senate intelligence…
Why Trump Needs to Raise Human Rights with North Korea’s Kim
President Donald Trump and his administration have dramatically softened their diplomatic posture on North Korea’s human rights record. But human rights can and should be raised…
The Early Edition: February 20, 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…
World Court Rules on Iran Challenge to US Suits for Acts of Terrorism: An Explainer
Key takeaways from the International Court of Justice's judgment in the case of "Certain Iranian Assets": some of Iran's claims against the U.S. over billions of dollars in terrorism-related…
Human Rights Law and U.S. Military Operations in Foreign Countries: The Prohibition on Arbitrary Deprivation of Life
The view that the U.S. government does not accept that international human rights law applies to US activities in foreign countries is mistaken., writes Goodman. The Department…
The Early Edition: February 19, 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…
President’s Day at Just Security
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Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (February 10-15)
A recap of what we published this week…
Russia investigation, National Emergency declaration, Int’l Criminal Court, Shuttering of FBI War Crimes Unit, Yemen War, civilian…
What You Need to Know about the “National Emergency Declaration”
Editor’s Note: This article was updated after the President’s announcement to add a fifth analysis. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday,…
National Security at the United Nations This Week
At the UN this week: ISIL remains a global threat, the US and Russia draft rival Security Council resolutions on Venezuela, the UN welcomes a new peace accord in the Central African…
The Early Edition: February 15, 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…