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Renewed Tensions in the Persian Gulf: Further War Powers Lessons from the Tanker War
The possibility of unilateral use of force spiraling into conflict in the Middle East should generate a sense of urgency on Capitol Hill for tackling war powers reform.

US Sanctions Against Serbia’s Intel Boss Should Signal a More Holistic Policy Redo
The commendable action will only have an impact as part of a broader change in the Biden administration’s posture on the Western Balkans.

The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links
The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.

The House Tackles Zombie War Authorizations: Possibilities and Perils
Congress is trying to reassert itself after more than two decades of acquiescence to executive branch overreach on matters of war and peace.

Starvation as a Means of Genocide: Azerbaijan’s Blockade of the Lachin Corridor Between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh
The US, Russia, and other world powers have avenues both to halt the current situation and to pursue justice and accountability.

The Last Chance for a Two-State Solution for Israelis and Palestinians May Be to Think Much Bigger
The only realistic chance for a lasting peace will be impossible to achieve solely as a bilateral agreement.

From ‘Island of Democracy’ to ‘Consolidated Authoritarian Regime’: The Need to Reverse Kyrgyzstan’s Slide
Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.

Why Say Who Did What? The Ethiopia Case and the Power of US Atrocity Determinations
Are they meaningful if condemnation is followed blithely by economic engagement with the same actors who committed the violations?

Missouri v. Biden Raises More First Amendment Questions Than It Answers
The interactions at the heart of Missouri v. Biden implicate many speech interests: those of the platforms, independent entities researching misinformation, the government, and…

Bugs in the Software Liability Debate
In the debate over software liability, a negligence standard requires research and must not lean only on avoiding "known vulnerabilities."

U.S. Cluster Munition Transfer to Ukraine Ignores History of Civilian Harm
Rather than revert to the era when the U.S. last used cluster munitions, the U.S. and Ukraine, as well as Russia, should cease transfer and use of cluster munitions to protect…

The Just Security Podcast: Recapping the NATO Summit
To discuss this week's NATO Summit, its implications, and what to watch for next we have Ambassador Daniel Fried.