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Activists at the Poland-Belarus Border are Still Being Prosecuted for Providing Aid to Migrants

People who help migrants and asylum seekers at Poland's border with Belarus continue to be targeted with prosecutions, interrogations, and home searches by Polish authorities.

Oct. 1, 2026 Brian Dooley and Suchita Uppal

Obstacles to Europe’s Emerging Role in Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement

Recent developments signal a European commitment to upholding global anti-corruption norms even without U.S. involvement.

Sep. 29, 2026 Noam Kozlov

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Accountable Artificial Intelligence Series

As the risks of artificial intelligence continue to mount, the expert analysis in this series engages the fundamental question of what ought to happen when AI risks manifest into…

Sep. 28, 2026 Just Security

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Tackling Spyware Abuse: What States Must Do Under International Law to Protect Journalists and Strengthen Security

States should treat spyware governance as a top-tier political priority and work toward a binding, enforceable regulatory framework.

Sep. 17, 2026 Catherine Amirfar

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Ratko Mladić Is Dead, Yet Legions Mourn This “Butcher of Bosnia” and Celebrate His Crimes

Thousands mourned Ratko Mladić at his funeral in Belgrade despite his responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

Sep. 9, 2026 Ehlimana Memišević

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Is Trump pushing Iceland into the EU?

Iceland may seek European integration partly as a hedge against a more capricious and unpredictable United States, and others may follow.

Aug. 25, 2026 Erlingur Erlingsson

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Liberia’s Long-Awaited War Crimes Court: Momentum – and Risks

Liberia must harmonize its war crimes bills into strong legislation and secure real resources, or the long-promised court risks stalling again.

Aug. 24, 2026 Michelle Reyes Milk

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The U.S. Government Must Preserve the Soft Power of Its Sanctions

To maintain sanctions' effectiveness as a tool, governments should strive to implement them with clarity, consistency, and credibility.

Aug. 19, 2026 Anton Moiseienko

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A Rule-of-Law Model for Governing AI Risks: The Global Significance of Canada’s New AI Strategy

Other middle powers should emulate Canada’s focus on the rule of law as a central principle of A.I. governance.

Aug. 6, 2026 Craig Martin and Michael J. Kelly

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The U.S. and the EU Must Wake Up to Threats in Georgia

Georgian Dream is crushing Georgia's civil society, courts, and opposition to entrench one-party rule and Russian influence; only targeted U.S. and EU sanctions can stop it.

Jul. 29, 2026 Ambassador (ret) Ian Kelly and David J. Kramer

A crowd of demonstrators wave Hungarian national flags behind a row of others, with Magyar in a white dress shirt in the center, holding a large white banner reading "NE FÉLJETEK!"("Do not be afraid!") during a march in downtown Budapest. Historic buildings line the street on both sides in the background.

What Hungary’s Anti-Corruption Election Can Teach U.S. Democracy Advocates

Hungary's anti-corruption win offers U.S. democracy advocates lessons, but success requires a credible messenger and a concrete plan.

Jul. 24, 2026 Saskia Brechenmacher

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Revived Islamophobic Narratives Pose Renewed Danger as Bosnia Commemorates the Srebrenica Genocide

Bosnian Serb leader denies the mass killings, rapes, and ethnic cleansing of Bosniaks while reviving racist, anti-Muslim narratives that preceded the atrocities.

Jul. 10, 2026 Ehlimana Memišević

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