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Early Edition: October 24, 2024
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Top 10 Election Litigation Cases in 2024 Implicating the Rule of Law
In this top ten list updated weekly, the most important of hundreds of election-law cases are ranked for their rule of law implications.

Rule of Law Index Shows Some Rays of Hope Amidst Continuing Global Recession
While the rule of law recession persists, the 2024 data show progress on some issues and some countries stepping back from the brink of autocracy.

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Moving Forward with a New Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
As formal debates on a proposed crimes against humanity treaty have continued, we have seen in every corner of the globe why this treaty is so desperately needed, not only to prevent…

Early Edition: October 23, 2024
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Physicians and the Push for Accountability for Alleged Abuse of Gazan Prisoners Detained by Israel
Torture and inhuman treatment of detainees are war crimes. They also put medical staff in a severely compromised ethical position.

Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law in Arms-Transfer Decisions
As the international arms trade volume increases, States must act more responsibly to abide by their obligations and the humanitarian imperative of preventing violence and suffering.

Early Edition: October 22, 2024
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Proportional Representation Could Reduce the Risk of Political Violence in the U.S.
There is no single cause of political violence in democracies. But one critical source is often overlooked: electoral system design.

Natural Disasters, Terrorist Disruptions and Presidential Elections
A bipartisan, synchronized response to elections taking place during emergencies would address the rights of affected voters and candidates.

Early Edition: October 21, 2024
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Oct. 14-18)
Indigenous Peoples' Day • Israel-Hamas War • Russia-Ukraine War • January 6th • Trump trials / DOJ • 2024 Presidential election / Litigation • Bosnia / Democracy •…