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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."
Cyber Security specialist Carolina Taborda stands in a room with others working on computers, during an interview with AFP in San Jose, Costa Rica, on July 14, 2022, as the government faced cyber attacks that had already been going on for months, some apparently from Russia, leading several institutions to provisionally revert to working manually, without reliance on technology. (Photo by EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

In the Contest Between Democracy and Autocracy, the US Must Step Up Assistance on Cybersecurity

The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.
The back of a UN soldier, wearing the signature blue helmet and with "UN" on the back of his uniform, is seen as demonstrators carry a poster against the peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) at the UN facilities in Goma on July 25, 2022. Protesters stormed a UN base in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, demanding the departure of peacekeepers from the region, according to an AFP journalist. (Photo by MICHEL LUNANGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Disinformation in a Triple Threat: How Old and New Challenges Make Peacekeeping More Dangerous

As the largest financial contributor – and debtor – to UN peacekeeping, the US is uniquely positioned to reverse the trend.

“Honey, I’m Hacked”: Ethical Questions Raised by Ukrainian Cyber Deception of Russian Military Wives

States must pay greater attention to adequately preparing military relatives for targeted cyber deception campaigns.
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Spyware Out of the Shadows: The Need for A New International Regulatory Approach

We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…
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Remote Sensing from Space: What Norms Govern?

"If recent excitement about spy balloons is any indication, it may be high time to prioritize a coherent international framework for remote sensing."
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The April 2023 Indictment for Russian Election Interference and Threats to U.S. Democracy

The recent indictment of Russian and U.S. citizens for election interference reveals Kremlin’s new mix of strategies to destabilize American democracy.

The Teixeira Breach: What Top Intelligence and Legal Experts Are Saying

Analysis from top intelligence and legal experts on the Teixeira breach and implications for national security.

The Teixeira Disclosures and Systemic Problems in the U.S. Intelligence Community

As intelligence leaders assess the damage from the Teixeira leaks, Congress should ask tough questions to hold the executive branch accountable and prevent future leaks.

NATO Must Fast Track Bosnia’s Membership

A member of the country's tripartite Presidency makes the security case for admission, saying Finland's entry shows the risks and benefits.
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Expert Q&A on IHL Compliance in Russia’s War in Ukraine

IHL needs to be respected in the heat of battle. How to achieve that goal - and reduce civilian suffering during hostilities - should become an urgent focus of international attention.
People take part in a demonstration outside Georgia's Parliament in Tbilisi on March 8, 2023 called by Georgian opposition and civil society groups against government plans to introduce controversial "foreign agent" legislation, reminiscent of Russian legislation to pressure critics. The calls came after more than sixty of people were detained and dozens of police officers wounded in violent clashes that broke out in the capital Tbilisi late the day before, amid fears of democratic backsliding in Georgia. Some of the protesters carry a sign that says, "Stop Russia." (Photo by VANO SHLAMOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Backsliding: Georgia’s Crackdown on Civil Society May Be Just a Start

If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.
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