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The Many Ways in Which the September 2 Caribbean Strike was Unlawful … and the Grave Line the Military Has Crossed
A deep dive into US domestic authority and law most relevant to the US strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat.
Striking Drug Cartels under the Jus ad Bellum and Law of Armed Conflict
Analysis of laws of war and law on the resort to armed force in U.S. military action against Tren de Aragua.
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
The Just Security Podcast: Murder on the High Seas? What You Need to Know about the U.S. Strike on the Caribbean Vessel
Rebecca Ingber and Brian Finucane join Tess Bridgeman to unpack what you need to know about the U.S. strike on a purported drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean.
A Strategic Bet to Advance America’s Quantum Leadership
By prioritizing quantum sensors, the Trump administration can catalyze defense breakthroughs and secure the U.S. lead in the quantum era.
Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal
The U.S.-China AI rivalry raises urgent questions for global stability, intensifying fragmentation, chip chokepoints and global AI governance.
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on a purported drug smuggling vessel – and its vow that it is the start of a campaign – raise significant legal issues.
Selling AI Chips Won’t Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology
Selling American chips alone will not create a lasting “addiction,” but it will provide China with the building blocks for AI competitiveness.
America’s Climate Diplomacy Challenge and the Path to Rebuilding Credibility
For international climate diplomacy to succeed, it cannot be tethered to partisan swings in Washington.
The Fantasy of a European Reassurance Force for Ukraine
A European "reassurance force" for Ukraine risks being another notional "guarantee" offering little more than a false sense of security.
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
Raising the Cost of U.S. Coercion Against the ICC
Previous administrations sought to reinterpret, evade, or selectively engage with international law. The Trump administration is actively delegitimizing and dismantling it.