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UK Supreme Court: Parliament Must Authorize Brexit Talks
The UK Supreme Court this morning ruled that the government of British Prime Minister Theresa May cannot initiate talks with Brussels about the kingdom’s withdrawal from…
Trump’s First Drone Strikes: How to Measure His Approach to Transparency and Accountability
The first drone strikes under President Donald Trump were reportedly launched just a day after his inauguration. According to the New York Times, 17 people were killed in three…
To The New CIA Director: Keep Your Promise On Torture
A week ago, the newly-confirmed CIA Director Mike Pomeo gave his promise not to torture. In response to a question by Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) as to whether he would restart…
The Early Edition: January 24, 2017
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FOREIGN…
White House Spokesman Changes the Story on Flynn’s Calls to Russian Ambassador
The Trump administration continues to change its story on when and how many times Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, spoke to Russian Ambassador Sergey…
White House Credibility in Crisis
“This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration — period — both in person and around the globe.” — White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer On Saturday,…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, January 23-27
Monday, January 23 4:30pm – Senate Committee on Foreign Relations – Business Meeting (Nominee: Secretary of State) (here) Tuesday, January 24 9:30am – Senate Committee…
Women, Marching and Security
On Saturday, more than 2 million people marched across the United States and multiple world capitals making vocal and visual their opposition to Donald Trump’s presidency and…
The U.S. Constitution and the Risk of Democratic Backsliding
Is there a real possibility of the erosion of democratic institutions toward authoritarianism in the United States? What can the experience of other countries tell us about how…
The Early Edition: January 23, 2017
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FOREIGN…
Recap of Recent Posts on Just Security (Jan. 15-20)
I. Trump and Russia Luis Moreno Ocampo, How Trump Can Work with Russia to Challenge the Status Quo and to Control ISIS (Wednesday, Jan. 18) Kate Brannen, Tracking the Trump…
Obama Admin: Only One Civilian Killed by U.S. Outside of War Zones in 2016
On the eve of the inauguration of a new president, the Director of National Intelligence released a report (full text) that summarizes the number of military strikes taken by the…