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The Just Security Podcast: The Latest on International Anti-Corruption Enforcement

Host Dani Schulkin is joined by Richard Nephew and Bruce Swartz to discuss shifts in U.S. anti‑corruption policy, international cooperation, and enforcement.
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Three Lessons from the Intersection of Sanctions and Corruption

Without prioritization of enablers, definitions, and political will, sanctions will continue to police the margins of corruption while leaving its center untouched.
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Introducing a New Symposium: The Intersection of Sanctions and Corruption

Just Security and Perry World House bring together experts to examine sanctions and anti-corruption policy as tools to target corruption and shape global accountability.
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Dubious Delistings: Unexplained U.S. Sanctions Removals for the Corrupt and Well-Connected

U.S. targeted sanctions have long promoted accountability, but recent removals under Trump raise concerns about opacity, favoritism, and weakening human rights enforcement.
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What American Mayors Can Learn From Budapest

Amid democratic backsliding, Hungary's mayors helped maintain people's trust in government, demonstrating how local leaders can help reweave torn social fabric.
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Can Socially Cohesive Neighborhoods Protect Democracy from Political Violence?

Rising political violence discourages civic engagement, but socially cohesive neighborhoods help Americans stay politically active and committed to democracy.
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Hungary’s Election Is Already Paying Dividends for the EU and Ukraine. Is the U.S. Next?

Peter Magyar's election defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary is easing relations with the EU and Ukraine. The course correction could even reverberate in the U.S.
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Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive

Just Security's collection of 100+ articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.
A detailed view of the uniform of a senior military member as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia.

Legal Foundations of Honorable Military Service

As former judge advocates, it was our responsibility while on active duty to advise on the legal demands of and limits on senior officers’ authority and responsibility.
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Pioneering Plunder: How to Stop Modern Profiteering in Public Office

An examination of Trump-era profiteering and a bold proposal to ban presidential self-enrichment, arguing systemic reform is needed to curb corruption and rebuild trust.
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The Governance Gap Mythos Exposed—And How to Address It

When the consequences of one corporate decision can compromise the world’s digital infrastructure, industry self-governance is not enough.
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Collection: ICE and CBP Operations in Minnesota and Other States

Following two civilian deaths in ICE raids in Minneapolis, protests and legal concerns mount. This collection examines the law, facts, and calls for accountability.
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