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In fighting rampant gang violence, President Bukele has turned El Salvador into even more of a lawless, opaque State.

"First, are these agreements legally enforceable? Second, if not, what principled reasons do the firms have for keeping their part of these bargains?"

The U.S. withdrawal from international forums may open possibilities for other cooperation. The tax reform agenda is a case in point. 

A federal judge halted the shutdown of VOA, citing violations of administrative law and congressional authority, not press freedom.

The Trump administration’s proposed reorganization of the State Department is not just a reshuffle. It’s a realignment of diplomatic priorities that seems set to constrain…

The arrest of the Turkish president's main rival, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, sharpens the contradictions of the peace effort with the Kurds.

Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.

As threats to open data and financial accountability grow in the United States, it is essential to protect transparency at all costs.

Sudan marks two years of war this week. Where does the country and the international community trying to support it go from here?

Congress should update the Privacy Act to prevent DOGE from violating U.S. international rights obligations.

Dani Schulkin joins Just Security as the Director of Democracy Initiatives.

As Sudan marks two years of brutal war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, the country stands at a dangerous crossroads.