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When Loyalties Shift: Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power
Americans' refusals to accept apparent abuses of power by the federal government indicate that the political winds may be starting to shift.

As Solar Geoengineering Enters its Startup Phase, Governments Must Address Emerging Security Risks
Without regulation, the dangers of solar radiation modification will become magnified and the security risks more unchecked.

As Trump Presses for a Post-Maduro Venezuela: Questions, Lessons, and Warnings for the Aftermath
As the Trump administration positions for possible military strikes, it would be wise to prepare for looming governance and stability challenges in Venezuela.

The Promise and Peril of the U.N. Convention Against Cybercrime
It is up to democracies to ensure that repressive regimes do not abuse the new U.N. Cybercrime Convention to undermine fundamental freedoms.

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Putin-Backed Bosnian Serb Separatist Leader
The Trump administration's sanctions removal for Bosnian Serb separatist Milorad Dodik precedes a Russia-Led U.N. Security Council meeting.

Crisis as Catalyst: The Past, Present, and Future of International Law
To see crisis as catalyst is to reject fatalism and to believe that law can be both a shield and a compass in turbulent times. #ILW2025 aims to honor that belief.

Governing AI Agents Globally: The Role of International Law, Norms and Accountability Mechanisms
Stakeholders must creatively leverage existing legal and normative tools to ensure AI agents serve humanity — not destabilize it.

The Security Stakes in the Global Quantum Race
By acting early, states can build governance frameworks that support the responsible development and adoption of quantum technologies.

Revitalizing Corporate Governance for the Quantum Age
As quantum computing and AI advance, the legal framework governing corporate fiduciary duties requires significant recalibration.

Why a Global “Moratorium” on Solar Radiation Management Deployment Should Get a Chilly Reception
A bottom-up norm-setting approach would rectify the concerns of agreeing to a global moratorium on solar radiation management deployment.

Structuring Markets for Strategic Quantum Innovation
To harness quantum's full potential, governments should create a market environment conducive to strategic innovation.

Open Questions for China’s Open-Source AI Regulation
China's accelerating wave of AI regulation makes one thing clear: the era of lightly-governed open-source AI in the country is ending.