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The three women wear head coverings and behind them hangs a banner that reads in part "Peace and Justice...Sudan." One of the women holds a sign showing a tank with the words "NO WAR" and a slash across a red circle.

To Challenge State Capture, the US Needs a Strategy of State Retrieval

The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.
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The Just Security Podcast: How can the U.S. Address Political Violence and Threats?

Rachel Kleinfeld reflects on the threats of political violence in the United States and offers solutions ahead of the 2024 election.
Save Our Allies workers hand out toys in a supply tent in an Afghan refugee camp on November 4, 2021 in Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

US Is Finally Aiding Stranded Afghan Allies, But Congress Needs to Step Up

Crucial bipartisan legislation has been stalled for years, placing the burden of care on hardworking Americans instead.
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Civil Society, Under Threat Worldwide, Needs a General Comment on the Right to Freedom of Association

Civil society and its allies need tools to push back against rising threats worldwide, and the U.N. Human Rights Committee can furnish an important one: a General Comment on the…
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Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Extends Arbitrary Detentions Even as He Prepares to Host Global Climate Conference COP29

Gubad Ibadoghlu's case represents a trend of falsely imprisoning human rights defenders that casts a shadow on a premier annual gathering.
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Beyond AI Safety Narratives: How to Craft Tech-Agnostic and Neo-Luddite Futures

It is essential to take a tech-agnostic and neo-Luddite approach to challenge the power accumulated by the architects of AI.
A man standing side by side with a woman wrapped in the Ukrainian national flag walk away from camera on a street in Lviv, Ukraine.

Looking Ahead from Lviv: Sustainable Development in a Post-Conflict Ukraine

Consistent with principles of sustainable development, it is time to begin developing plans for the post-conflict reconstruction of Ukraine.
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Two Tracks, One Destination? The Importance of Getting the Balance Right on Complementarity

Getting the balance right between partnership and vigilance is far from easy, but it is crucial if the OTP is to fulfill the promise of a Rome Statute system that is able to deliver…
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New UN Special Rapporteur’s Report Underscores Risks of Abusive Counterterrorism

A report from Ben Saul, the new UN expert on counterterrorism and Human Rights, outlines his priorities for the coming years.
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A Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Draws More Engagement from States

Another resolution will be required in October to overcome objections that have blocked advancement of the treaty to formal negotiations.

As EU and Local Elections Approach, Hungary’s Civil Society Braces for Renewed Government Assault

Human rights activists see Orban escalating repression of independent organizations and media, and they call on the US Congress to help.

On Georgia’s `Russian Law,’ Amendments Are a Trap: The West Should Just Say No

The best way for the US and EU to support citizens opposing the repressive legislation is to refuse to accept its legitimacy in any way.
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