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Comparing: The Leaked Draft vs Final Executive Order Barring Citizens of 7 Muslim-Majority Nations and All Refugees
On Friday, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order implementing new immigration policies, which he stated are designed to “keep radical Islamic terrorists out…
Five (Overlooked) Decision Points for the Trump Administration in National Security
What are the decision points that the President-elect’s transition team and incoming administration will likely face over the horizon in the national security arena? News media…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, November 28–December 2
Tuesday, November 29 9:30am – House Committee on Armed Services – Department of Defense Actions Concerning Voluntary Education Programs (here) 2:30pm – Senate Committee…
Deterrence by Indictment?
In an indictment released this morning, the Justice Department charged seven Iranians with carrying out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on US financial institutions…
Reflecting on 25 Years of US Policy Towards Iraq
January marks the 25th anniversary of the first Gulf War. Many in the military look back on Operation Desert Storm with nostalgia. Objectives were limited, clear and achievable.…
“Your Account May Have Been Targeted by State-Sponsored Actors”: Attribution and Evidence of State-Sponsored Cyberattacks
This post is the latest installment of our “Monday Reflections” feature, in which a different Just Security editor examines the big stories from the previous week or looks…
Top Gender and Security Moments of 2015
Looking back on the last year, there were a number of hallmark moments at the intersection of gender and security in the international community, some more positive than others.…
Ten National Security Oversight Issues to Watch in 2016
This post is the latest installment of our “Monday Reflections” feature, in which a different Just Security editor examines the big stories from the previous week or looks…
The last-minute “correction” that might have saved the Paris climate accord
Back in March, in connection with the then-not-finalized Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iranian nuclear capabilities, Jack Goldsmith and I explained the critical…
There’s Still Room for Mischief After Iran Deal Vote
It became clear this week that opponents of the Iran nuclear agreement will not have the votes in Congress necessary to retract the President’s sanctions waiver authority by…
The Gendered Dimension of High-Stakes Security Diplomacy – The Iran Deal from Another Perspective
This post is the latest installment of our “Monday Reflections” feature, in which a different Just Security editor examines the big stories from the previous week or looks…
The Iran Deal and a New US Strategy for the Middle East
This post is the latest installment of our “Monday Reflections” feature, in which a different Just Security editor examines the big stories from the previous week or looks…