Department of Defense (DoD)
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Undermining Norms? How the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Has Endured in US Policy
The Trump shift became more notable for what it did not lead to than for what it did. Now Biden has a chance to set US policy on the side of humanity.
Toward a True Account of Collateral Damage in U.S. Military Operations
The Pentagon reports annually on how many civilians were killed in U.S. operations, but silent on damage to civilian homes, markets and other civilian infrastructure vital to human…
Why Supporters of Democracy and Security Both Need to Care about Security Sector Governance
Too often, the United States ends up feeding well-intentioned assistance and training into an impervious, corrupt system that eats the aid and spits out further instability.
Clearing the Fog of War Surrounding Battlefield Use of Tear Gas
The United States takes the (minority) view that international law does not prohibit the defensive use of tear gas in war - and that this could protect civilians - but the risks…
Biden Must Honor Pledge to Immigrant Troops: Rescind Trump Policy Blocking Path to Citizenship
Over 100 days into his administration, President Joe Biden has yet to act on a Trump administration policy denying thousands of immigrants serving in the U.S. military the path…
The Official and Unofficial Timeline of Defense Department Actions on January 6
A look at the questionable omissions in the Pentagon’s official timeline of its actions on January 6.
Investigating Jan. 6 — Key Unanswered Questions for Congress and Media to Ask
Dozens of questions to focus on in Wednesday's congressional hearing.
Biden Team’s Litigation Tactics on Guantanamo Undercut Biden Policy to Close the Prison
The administration's new moves before Supreme Court raise questions about whether it will more broadly decline to use straightforward tools to close Guantanamo and end indefinite…
Getting US-Africa Relations Back on Track With a Focus on Human Rights
The Biden administration needs to ensure that solutions it offers for the continent's challenges are Africa-led, inclusive, multilateral, and multifaceted.
In India, US Defense Secretary Austin Must Not Overlook Its Democratic Decline
The Indian government’s pattern of repressive actions could undermine its value as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
Making Inclusive Uniform Service More Resilient through Congressional Support
Ensuring transgender individuals can serve their country in uniform will improve military readiness and resilience in recruitment and retention.
Just Security Obtains Overseas Troop Counts That the Pentagon Concealed from the Public
Through FOIA litigation, Just Security obtained records that provide a fuller picture of U.S. troop commitments in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria over the last three years.