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Syria’s Recent Escalation: An Urgent Need for Active and Effective U.S. Role

The geopolitical factors driving the recent escalation in Syria and an urgent call for a renewed U.S. strategy in Syria.

Early Edition: December 4, 2024

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The Just Security Podcast: Russia’s Program of Coerced Adoption of Ukraine’s Children

A new report has identified 314 individual Ukrainian children that Russian officials transferred from Ukraine to Russia for coerced adoption.
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Open Letter on Georgia from Former US Diplomats

Former US officials working on Georgian-US relations condemn violent crackdown on protesters in Tbilisi and recommend US policy measures.
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Deployment of the U.S. Military for Immigration Enforcement: A Primer

An expert explainer by leading expert on the domestic deployment of the U.S. military.
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On the United States, China, and COP29: Assessing the State of International Climate Progress After Baku

Despite the climate finance agreement, COP29 appears to have pumped the brakes on the momentum put in place after COP28 in Dubai.

Early Edition: December 3, 2024

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New Report Documents Russia’s Systematic Program of Coerced Adoption and Fostering of Ukraine’s Children

Researchers identified 314 individual Ukrainian children that Russian officials transferred from Ukraine to Russia for coerced adoption.
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Trump’s Legal Battles Over Jan. 6 Are Still Alive and Relevant

A breakdown of the civil cases that will still proceed against President Trump, with new rounds of briefs due on Weds.
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Key UN Committee Clears Path for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Negotiations

After years of delay, the UN Sixth Committee cleared a path for negotiations on a global treaty regarding the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.

Early Edition: December 2, 2024

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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Nov. 25-29)

Sudan crisis • Symposium: Tech and atrocity prevention • Birthright citizenship • United Nations / Reproductive rights • ICC / Disability rights • Podcast: Crimes against…
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