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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Key Takeaways from September 28 House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on AUMF Reform

The HFAC hearing clarified the shallowness of the Biden administration’s conception of AUMF reform, divisions between the political branches and within the House, and the risks…
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The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez

Two former intelligence officers assess the counterintelligence concerns raised by the DOJ allegations against Senator Bob Menendez.
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky across a table

Pivoting to Prevention: How the Biden Administration Can Accelerate Implementation of the Atrocity Prevention Agenda

The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.
Ethiopian migrants walk on foot along a highway

Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights

The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.
U.S. Marines walk with Afghan families towards the underbelly of a plane.

Afghan Evacuation and Resettlement: Two Years Later There’s Still Work To Do

U.S. allies evacuated from Afghanistan still need support as they work against deadlines and bureaucracy. Congress can help.
Judges sit at a conference table behind a sign that reads "Tribunal Supremo Electoral" (Supreme Electoral Tribunal)

Landslide Victory by Guatemala’s Social Democrats Spurs Furious Backlash

The joy of Arévalo’s victory across Guatemala is now tempered by the knowledge that continued threats of violence and rogue prosecutions will continue, with the ever-present…
Biden and Zelenskyy walk past a Ukrainian flag. Biden is wearing a dark suit and Zelenskyy is wearing a dark green polo shirt.

Biden’s Cooperation with the ICC Is a Step Toward Embracing Reality

Biden's decision may end a dangerous practice of wishful thinking about U.S. exposure to the ICC’s jurisdiction, one that has helped enable U.S. policies ranging from attacks…
Women in blue burqas hold up signs on white paper.

The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links

The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.

Why Say Who Did What? The Ethiopia Case and the Power of US Atrocity Determinations

Are they meaningful if condemnation is followed blithely by economic engagement with the same actors who committed the violations?
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley stands at a podium in uniform behind blue background with the words "National Press Club" written in white text.

Is the Pentagon Relenting?: A Close Study of Opposition to the Int’l Criminal Court’s Ukraine Investigation

This chronology shows selected developments on the issue of U.S. support to the ICC’s Ukraine investigation. The Defense Department's objection appears to stand in the way of…
Saudi Arabian flag in front of Chinese flag

China Does Not Have to Be a U.S. Adversary in the Middle East

China has a constructive role to play in easing tensions in the Middle East, alongside the United States.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich stands inside a defendants' cage.

Rethinking US Foreign Policy Strategy on Wrongful Detention

Wrongful detention is a threat to US persons everywhere, and should be a top priority in domestic and foreign policy.
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