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No Impunity for Torturers [Updated]
[Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 15, 2014. Check out a substantial Update published on January 5, 2015 and appended below.] In a post called…
The Arms Trade Treaty Enters Into Force
On Christmas Eve, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT, text here) entered into force in record time following the attainment of 50+ ratifications. The ATT is the first multilateral treaty…
News Roundup and Notes: January 5, 2015
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. ISRAEL and PALESTINE Palestine…
The Three Legal Questions Left Unresolved by al-Libi’s Death
Just 10 days before his trial on terrorism charges was set to begin in Manhattan federal court, accused al Qaeda operative Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruquai, from Libya, better known…
Recap of Recent Posts at Just Security (Dec 20-Jan 2)
I. 2014 Year in Review Just Security, The 20 Most Popular Posts at Just Security in 2014 (Tuesday, Dec. 30) Steve Vladeck, 14 National Security Law “Heroes” in 2014 (Wednesday,…
Palestine and the ICC — Some Legal Questions
There has already been a great deal of political commentary about the Palestinian decision to join the International Criminal Court. What about the legal issues? Statehood The…
News Roundup and Notes: January 2, 2015
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. IRAQ and SYRIA U.S.-led…
Top 10 National Security Cases to Watch in 2015
In the spirit of the annual taking stock that accompanies the change of year, I thought I would offer my take on the top ten national security cases and themes to watch in the…
Top 10 Year in Review: International Criminal Justice
As part of our “year in review” series, I suggest below some of the top developments in international criminal justice with links to our prior coverage, and the thoughts of…
Top Ten Gender and Security Issues of 2014
The following are some of the most important issues that arose at the intersection of gender, security, and the law in 2014. 1. Awareness of the use of sexualized violence against…
14 National Security Law “Heroes” in 2014
We spend a lot of time on this blog being critical–of people; of institutions; of judicial decisions; and of policy developments But as 2014 draws to a close, I thought it…
The 20 Most Popular Posts at Just Security in 2014
We are thrilled by Just Security‘s successes over the past year. We thought our readers would enjoy a recap of the most widely-read posts from the past year. 1. Ryan Goodman…