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Dissecting the Executive Order on Int’l Criminal Court Sanctions: Scope, Effectiveness, and Tradeoffs
An expert breakdown of what's in President Trump's executive order, how it works exactly, and what comes next.

Ali Kushayb’s Arrest Highlights the Other Side of the U.S.–ICC Relationship
There has been a lot happening over the past couple of weeks, at home and abroad. So it would have been easy to miss the news that earlier this week, Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese war…

Revisiting Export Controls in the COVID Era
A summary of U.S. Treasury’s new guidance for each country subject to U.S. sanctions.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (April 25-May 1)
(Editor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…

National Security at the United Nations This Week (April 18-24)
The latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule…

The Right Way to Reform the U.S. President’s International Emergency Powers
Strong procedural checks and balances would improve oversight and limit the scope for abuse.

Time for Russia and Putin to Face a Reckoning on Syria
Russia made possible much of the slaughter in Syria and itself continues to commit a substantial share of the appalling crimes that take place there. One step could be taken now…

For Free Expression in Iran, the U.S. Can Act to Keep the Internet On
The US should allow American companies to provide technology services and platforms to the Iranian people without fear of violating sanctions.

Sudan’s Push for Removal from U.S. Terror List: Not a Panacea
There are ways to achieve the goals Sudan’s pro-democracy forces have set for their country, but it will require multiple, methodical steps by both Sudan and the United States.

“Freedom, Peace, and Justice”: The Surprising Success of Sudan’s Glorious Revolution
What a difference a year makes. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the first protests that would eventually topple the brutal dictatorship of Sudanese President Omar al Bashir.…

Recent North Korea Sanctions Arrest Raises Questions About Free Speech Rights
Virgil Griffith, it’s safe to assume, did not have a happy Thanksgiving. On arriving at Los Angeles International Airport from abroad, he was arrested that day. An unsealed criminal…

Sanctions on North Korea are Counterproductive
Amidst increasing evidence that sanctions are having a negative impact on ordinary North Koreans, and could even strengthen the regime, a new approach to diplomacy with North Korea…