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Collection: Iran, Israel and the United States at War (2025-2026 Operations)

Experts analyze the US-Israel Iran military conflicts - covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and domestic and international law.
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Collection: Questions for Congress

Collection of articles with key oversight questions for the U.S. Congress by leading experts, organized by topic.
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Collection: Just Security 2026 Midterm Election Analysis and Commentary

This collection brings together analysis of the legal and policy issues surrounding the 2026 U.S. midterm elections published on Just Security.
FBI Director Kash Patel, wearing a black suit with a red tie, stands with his right hand raised as he swears an oath. Before him on a desk is a name card that reads "Hon. Kash Patel" while several rows of Senate hearing attendees are visible in the background.

Why is the Government Hiding Court Rebuke on Warrantless FISA Surveillance?

Government agencies have been misusing FISA 702 and the Trump administration is now breaking the law to hide this misconduct from the public.
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What Leaders Can Do Now and Next to Lower Risks of Election Violence

Congress could take several obvious steps to make it safer to participate in the American democratic system. 
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Boots Off Ballots: Impact on Civil-Military Relations

A deployment around an election that is perceived to be politically motivated would irreparably harm the military's standing with the public.
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Filling the Accountability Gap in AI Governance Series

As the risks of artificial intelligence continue to mount, the expert analysis in this series engages the fundamental question of what ought to happen when AI risks manifest into…
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Reinvention Blueprint No. 5: Reinvigorating Federal Enforcement to Fight for the Public

The next administration should lean into enforcement as a strategy to advance fairness, justice, and the rule of law.
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Welcome to Just Security’s Reinvention Blueprints

Just Security's Reinvention Blueprints series features expert proposals to rebuild U.S. government institutions so they serve the public and meet today's challenges.
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United States Seabed Mineral Activities: Understanding the Legal Landscape

Seabed mining is in the news. Distinctions on who, what, where, when, and why this U.S. mining might occur to guide legal governance.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, wearing a blue suit and blue-striped tie, stands on a stage against an American Flag backdrop beside a podium bearing a crest with a bald eagle in the center labeled "Department of War - United States of America."

Guantanamo Dispatches: Pentagon Reducing Rank of Top Military Commission Lawyers

An order from Secretary Hegseth will lower the ranks of the top two Guantanamo military commission lawyers starting in January.

DHS’s AI Inventory Reveals the Limits of Federal AI Transparency Law

DHS and ICE have failed to adhere to even the minimal transparency standards set by the Trump administration on AI use.
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