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When Authoritarians Undermine Multilateral Institutions: The OSCE at 50

Russia’s actions illustrate the issue of what to do when founding policies are used to prevent organizations from pursuing fundamental values.
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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Dec. 4-Dec. 8)

The latest in our weekly series on UN developments at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
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International Law was Key to Solving the Cold War’s Greatest Crisis. It Still Provides Lessons for Managing Crises Today.

The multilateral response to the Cuban Missile Crisis serves as a compelling example of international organizations acting as forums for negotiation and action, a role which remains…
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Poland: Why Rule of Law Matters as the Country Faces a Pivotal Election

Poland must return to a full respect for the rule of law to strengthen its own security and that of the European Union.

The ‘Murky’ Morality of Opposition to US Support for Ukraine: A Response

In his concern for Ukrainian lives, a `realist' remains impervious to Ukrainians’ own interests and ability to assess their options.
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Поступки щодо територій, правопорядку та світового миру: доля міжнародного права спочиває на кордонах України

Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…
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Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders

Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.
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The Just Security Podcast: An Insider View of the Defense Department with Colin Kahl

Just Security’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Tess Bridgeman sat down with Colin Kahl, the former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
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Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light

From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.

AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations

The most immediate threat is not the “AI apocalypse” – where machines take over the world – but humans leveraging AI to establish new patterns of violence and domination…
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True-Believers and Nay-Sayers: This Year’s UNGA Had Something for Everyone

The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.
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UNGA 78 High-Level Week: Ups, Downs, and the Outlook Ahead

Five takeaways, including major themes and dynamics, notable points of tension, and ideas on the way forward from this year's UN meetings.
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