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The Attempt to Purge Trans Members from the Armed Forces
The effort to purge all trans people from the military is not merely a repeat of the struggle that played out during the first Trump administration; it is an attack of a different…

More Territory, More Problems: Can Trump Seize Greenland?
An essay on the lessons for the Trump administration of territorial acquisition from the McKinley era and the dangers it would pose today.

Trump’s Gaza Plan is Absurd and an Affront to International Law
Beyond complicating the chances of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Understanding Federal Employee Rights
Labor and employment expert Suzanne Summerlin discusses the protections available to federal employees if their rights are violated.

The Resilience of International Law in the Face of Empire
We may be effectively reverting, at least temporarily, to an era of imperial rule. But history has demonstrated that international law has a long memory. Lawyers and historians…

A Nordic ‘Trump-Mitigation’ Strategy Amid a Return of Power Politics
These Northern European States, with their Baltic neighbors, will play a vital role in supporting Ukraine and defending international law amid the emerging instability of the Trump…

Trump’s Endgame for the War in Ukraine
An exploration of how bargains between Trump and Putin may play out in negotiations to end Russia's war, and the consequences for the vital interests of Ukraine.

Can the President Dismantle the Department of Education by Executive Order?
An Executive Order that purports to dismantle the Department of Education or any of its key functions is sure to be challenged in court but would still create disruptions and other…

The Disastrous Costs of the Foreign Aid Freeze on US Interests in the Middle East and North Africa
The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.

What Just Happened: Purges at the DOJ and FBI — How Do and Don’t the Civil Service Laws Apply
Expert Backgrounder on how civil service laws do or do not protect DOJ and FBI officials from retaliation.

Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests
Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.

President Trump Is Ignoring the Impoundment Control Act, Welcoming a Fight in the Courts
The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.