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Early Edition: December 17, 2024

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: SYRIA  The Syrian…
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The AI Presidency: What “America First” Means for Global AI Governance

The coming AI presidency will demand careful preparation—not only to adapt to potential changes in U.S. policy but also to safeguard international collaboration on AI governance.
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The US State Department Should Prioritize the Human Rights Reporting Gateway

The Human Rights Reporting Gateway can help the State Department enforce the Leahy law by providing key information from NGOs and victims.
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A “Cramped Interpretation of International Jurisprudence”? Some Critical Observations on the Amnesty International Genocide Report on Gaza

Critical analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
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The Amnesty International Report on Genocide in Gaza

Analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Early Edition: December 16, 2024

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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 9-13)

Syria • Israel-Hamas War • Georgia • Western Balkans • Immigration • CIA / Havana syndrome • Africa / Sanctions • Interpol / Reform • Civil society / Foreign agent…
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The First Trump Administration Used Sanctions Effectively in Africa. Here’s How That Can Resume in the Second Term.

The Trump administration can open up other opportunities to advance broader policy, national security, and even economic objectives.
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What to Do If U.N. Climate Negotiations Fail to Phase Out Fossil Fuels?

Next year's COP must begin with steps towards a fossil fuel phaseout — with or without the fossil fuel industry's cooperation.

Early Edition: December 13, 2024

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Does the Int’l Criminal Court Impose Too Low a Standard of Proof to Arrest a Head of State?

Whether the International Criminal Court should require a higher standard of proof - than “reasonable grounds to believe" - before arresting a head of state.
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Lieber Prize 2025 Call for Papers on the Law of Armed Conflict

Submit to the Lieber Prize for best article and best book in the field of international humanitarian law/law of armed conflict.
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