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When Authoritarians Undermine Multilateral Institutions: The OSCE at 50
Russia’s actions illustrate the issue of what to do when founding policies are used to prevent organizations from pursuing fundamental values.
Social Sanctions Can Protect Human Rights Defenders
Twenty-five years after the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the usual methods of protection and accountability aren’t working well enough.
Solutions That Work? Analyzing State Employment Authorization for Noncitizens in the US
Policymakers and advocates would do well to pay careful attention to the legal theories underlying the various state proposals for authorizing employment for noncitizens when considering…
The Biden Administration Should Continue Rebuffing NSO Group’s Latest Lobbying Efforts.
The NSO Group's efforts to curry favor and evade accountability in the United States must fail due to its role in global human rights abuses.
Invest in Early Prevention and Continuous Learning to Help Curb Atrocities in a Challenging Era
To reinvigorate US leadership, consider why US action on the 2008 Albright-Cohen blueprint has not translated into more success.
Threat from Within? Unreformed Counterterrorism Infrastructure Raises Concerns About Misuse
The costs of allowing expansive U.S. counterterrorism laws are borne by too many Americans who live in fear of these tools.
Top Legal Experts on Why Aid to Gaza Can’t Be Conditioned on Hostage Release, in response to remarks by US Official
Top law-of-war experts give us their views on a statement made by a senior US official concerning humanitarian relief in Gaza and hostages.
The Just Security Podcast: Counterterrorism and Human Rights (Part I Root Causes, Guantanamo, and Northeast Syria)
Perhaps no one is better equipped to consider the impact of counterterrorism on human rights than Fionnuala Ní Aoláin. This is Part 1 of a special two-part conversation.
A New Bill Could Help the U.S. Lead on Climate Change and Displacement
The Climate Displaced Persons Act is a forward-looking chance for U.S. leadership in shaping effective solutions to the climate crisis.
It’s Time to Close the Door on Biden’s Saudi Defense Deal
The Biden administration's potential defense deal with Saudi Arabia would undermine U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and could pave the path for a regional nuclear arms…
Experts React: Unpacking the Biden Administration’s New Efforts on AI
Top experts reflect on what the Biden administration's new executive order means for the future of AI and efforts to regulate it.
Law and Policy Guide to US Arms Transfers to Israel
A guide to the humanitarian law conditions on U.S. arms sales and security assistance to Israel.