Congress
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Walking Iran Back from the Nuclear Brink
Bold action is needed now to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
Answering the Supreme Court’s Call for Guidance on the Alien Tort Statute
Proposed Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act would clarify Congress's intent on extraterritorial jurisdiction over violations of laws of nations.
How Best to Fund the International Criminal Court
The US won’t be able to join its allies in helping fund the ICC if Congress or Executive Branch earmarks the funds only for Ukraine investigation.
Congressional Action on Civilian Harm Resulting from U.S. Military Operations: Part I
Congress has introduced two landmark bills aimed at addressing systemic problems with civilian harm.
Congressional Action on Civilian Harm Resulting from U.S. Military Operations: Part II
Congress has introduced two landmark bills aimed at addressing systemic problems with civilian harm.
As Congress Debates Social Media Harms, Here’s How to Make Online Consent Meaningful
"Reform the law so that companies must provide more meaningful information in their privacy notices and terms of service."
The Need for Urgency in Closing the War Crimes Act’s Loopholes
Given constitutional constraints on retroactive changes to criminal laws, every day Congress fails to act is another day it affords war criminals impunity.
With West Africa and Priority Countries Set, Potentially Game-Changing Global Fragility Act Still Faces Hurdles
Congress and the Biden administration still must move on funding and authorities to jump start the already delayed 10-year program.
Why Congress Should Stay Out of U.S. Sanctions Policy on Russia
Congressional sanctions will have limited effects on Russia's behavior and could harm diplomatic efforts to end the war.
The Good Governance Papers: A “Report Card” Wrap-Up of 2022 Updates
A wrap-up of 2022 Good Governance Paper updates from leading thinkers on national security, rule of law, and government.
Holding Putin and Russia Accountable: A List of Legal and Policy Options
The primary tools have been diplomatic condemnation, sanctions, and weapons shipments to Ukraine. More possibilities exist.
Foreign Disinformation: What the US Government Can Start Doing Now
Two recent commissions, while diagnosing the challenge differently, reached some similar conclusions on steps to take.