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FBI, DHS Failed to Take Jan. 6 Threats Seriously, Senate Report Says
Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.

The Path to Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Runs Through Washington
The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.

How Does Putin’s Response to Prigozhin’s Mutiny Change the Threat from Russia?
The U.S. government is likely reassessing Russia's stability and predictability, which are clearly diminished coming out of this episode.

Expert Backgrounder: Secret Evidence in Public Trials
How, in prosecutions for mishandling classified documents, the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) is designed to protect both U.S. national security secrets and defendants'…

Dispelling Myths: How Classification and Declassification Actually Work
Must the president follow any specific procedures when declassifying government information? The answer is a resounding no.

The Just Security Podcast: The Classification Process Declassified
To help us understand how the presidential classification and declassification process works in practice, we have Brian Greer and Wendy Leben.

The Just Security Podcast: FISA Section 702 Reauthorization
To understand how the U.S. government thinks about Section 702 reauthorization, Tess Bridgeman sat down with Chris Fonzone and Josh Geltzer.

Not for Self, But for Country? A Crisis for U.S. Counterintelligence
The Teixeira breach revealed a new counterintelligence challenge - young Americans who have lost faith in the system.

Preventing Intelligence Leaks: Let’s Start Over
A new "secrecy paradigm" is needed to prevent future intelligence leaks that could be even more damaging than the Teixeira breach.

I’ve Prosecuted National Security Cases. It Can Take Time to Get Them Right.
Prosecutors in counterintelligence cases are maximizing their chances of success while protecting defendants’ rights and national security.

The Teixeira Breach: What Top Intelligence and Legal Experts Are Saying
Analysis from top intelligence and legal experts on the Teixeira breach and implications for national security.

The Teixeira Disclosures and Systemic Problems in the U.S. Intelligence Community
As intelligence leaders assess the damage from the Teixeira leaks, Congress should ask tough questions to hold the executive branch accountable and prevent future leaks.