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The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of the Defense Department with Colin Kahl
Just Security’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Tess Bridgeman sat down with Colin Kahl, the former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

US Policy on Marshall Islands Nuclear Test Compensation Must Change – China Is Watching
The legacy of 67 blasts over a decade, buried nuclear waste and human subject studies creates a moral and strategic imperative.

True-Believers and Nay-Sayers: This Year’s UNGA Had Something for Everyone
The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.

UNGA 78 High-Level Week: Ups, Downs, and the Outlook Ahead
Five takeaways, including major themes and dynamics, notable points of tension, and ideas on the way forward from this year's UN meetings.

The Just Security Podcast: U.N. General Assembly Recap
Returning to the show to discuss what we learned from the U.N.’s High-Level week is Richard Gowan, U.N. Director at Crisis Group.

This Summer Previewed the Security Threats of Climate Change: The U.S. Needs to Do More
U.S. policymakers must recognize the critical security risks climate change poses, and make serious efforts to anticipate and mitigate them.

Concealing Surveillance: The Government’s Disappearing Section 702 Notices
The impending sunset of FISA Section 702 gives Congress an opportunity to examine how it is working in practice and ensure sweeping reform.

Pivoting to Prevention: How the Biden Administration Can Accelerate Implementation of the Atrocity Prevention Agenda
The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.

At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election
Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.

Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights
The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.

Analyzing Previously Undisclosed Use of Force Reports: Challenges of Congressional Oversight of the War on Terror
The executive branch, through noncompliance and defiance, has delayed providing Congress with sufficient information on the war on terror.

Openings for Biden in the Inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA
Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.