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State Department Submits Key Report to Congress on Israel’s Use of US Weapons
The State Department submitted its NSM-20 report on Israeli assurances that use of U.S. weapons will follow international law.
For Another Year, DoD Fails to Make Condolence Payments to Civilian Harm Victims
Despite recent reforms, the Pentagon still has not made any condolence payments for civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations.
No, Trump Was Not Good for US Alliances. And Without Changes, Trump 2.0 Will Be Worse.
His supporters' endorsements of his record belie his flouting of the ties of trust required for a rules-based international order.
Report of the Independent Task Force on National Security Memorandum-20 Regarding Israel
It is our hope the Task Force's work facilitates drafting efforts currently under way within the administration to meet the reporting requirements of NSM-20, resulting in the overdue…
Q&A with Eliav Lieblich on Iran-Israel Hostilities
Expert insight on the legality of recent attacks by Iran and Israel, how domestic politics could impact an Israeli response, and prospects for de-escalation.
A Quarter Century After the Ottawa Landmine Treaty, the World Needs a UN Fund for Victims
As use of the weapons accelerates, including in Ukraine, a proposed UN fund would provide direct support for victims and aid accountability.
In Shifting US Ties with Niger and Africa, Focus on Human Rights and Democracy to Strengthen Partnerships
After a series of coups in the region following years of counterterrorism cooperation, the US needs a new approach to recover its stride.
Beating Putin’s Game of Nuclear Chicken
The Russian leader regularly threatens to use nuclear weapons to intimidate the US. An effective counter would exploit his fears.
Section 620I: No Military Assistance to States Restricting U.S. Humanitarian Assistance
The United States needs to take urgent steps to ameliorate conditions in Gaza, including by using its leverage with Israel. It also needs to faithfully apply U.S. law, including…
The Just Security Podcast: Crisis in Haiti
Joining the show to discuss the situation in Haiti and how policymakers addressing it are Rosy Auguste Ducéna and Beatrice Lindstrom.
The US Can’t Guarantee Armenia’s Security, Despite Azerbaijan’s Threats, But It Can Help
The Biden administration may be tempted to step in as Russia fails to protect Armenians, but it should exercise caution in its assistance.
Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory and a Smear: Still, No Evidence of Trump Order for 10,000 Guard on January 6th
Debunking a new conspiracy theory that Trump ordered the National Guard to be ready on January 6, and that the select committee withheld information.