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What Just Happened: Trump’s January 6 Pardons and Assaults on Law Enforcement Officers By The Numbers
Trump pardoned nearly all the Jan. 6 defendants – including violent offenders. Several hundred of the pardoned defendants were charged with assaulting or obstructing law enforcement…

President Trump’s Attempt to “Save” TikTok is a Power-Grab that Subverts Free Speech
"I remain convinced that the statute authorizing the ban is an ill-advised and unconstitutional law that does lasting damage to the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans…

Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence
The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.

Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio
Experts suggest questions for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's confirmation hearing for Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio.

Human Rights Priorities for 2025: The Global Landscape
The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.

Announcing Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Initiative
The AIET Initiative aims to provide rigorous analysis on the impact of rapidly advancing technology for security, democracy, foreign policy, and rights.

There’s Still Time for the Biden Administration To Act on South Sudan
The U.S. government and its allies should impose network-based sanctions on President Salva Kiir and his corrupt regime.

Biden’s Unfinished Business: A Bridge to Shore Up a European Flank – in the Balkans
Temporary US troops could restore stability and thwart Serb political leaders threatening secession amid the EU Force's weakened deterrence.

The Spreading Impact of Restrictive ‘Foreign Agent’ Laws and How to Stop Them
Such measures not only gut civil society as incubators of citizen involvement and connection with government, they spill beyond borders.

Cutting Through the Noise to Trump’s Claimed Immunity in NY Felonies Case
When President-elect Donald Trump’s latest motion to dismiss his felony convictions in New York hit reporters’ in-boxes on Tuesday, it was immediately clear that the dominant…

Expert Q&A on South Korea: Martial Law and Its Aftermath
Expert Victor Cha unpacks South Korean President Yoon's short-lived martial law declaration and the impact on US and regional ties.

Punching Above Their Weight: Caribbean States’ Ambitious COP29 Global Finance Goal
COP29 marks an opportunity for the Global North to pay for its fair share of global climate finance and help small island developing states.