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Taliban Charges Show US Dilemma, Double Standards in Opposing International Criminal Court

The ICC’s mandate to pursue accountability for grave crimes applies regardless of whether alleged perpetrators are U.S. allies or adversaries.
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A Start for AI Transparency at DHS with Room to Grow

An assessment of the achievements and areas for improvement in the DHS's most recent AI use case inventory.
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A Free Speech View on the “Free Speech” Executive Order

There’s a version of this executive order that might have given free-speech advocates hope that the incoming administration would investigate “jawboning”—government pressure…
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The Future of the AI Diffusion Framework

The Biden administration's AI diffusion rule is another salvo in the United States' escalating AI competition with China.
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Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.
U.S. Vice President (L), Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) and President Joe Biden (R) deliver remarks at a podium

A Brief Reflection on the War in Gaza as the Biden Administration Ends

Subjecting the policies of the Biden administration to evaluation and criticism is not only fair but healthy. But if the objective is to do better in the future, we will fail unless…
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Stefanik’s Senate Confirmation Hearings Bring Mix of Worry and Opportunity at UN

Foreign diplomats at the U.N. will likely watch Stefanik's confirmation hearings with a mixture of trepidation and tempered optimism.
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The US Sudan Genocide Determination Requires the Suspension of Arms Sales to the UAE

The U.S. genocide determination should trigger concerted efforts to support the people of Sudan and set an example that wars and human rights abuses should not and cannot be profitable.…
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Beyond ‘Critical’ Minerals, Don’t Forget Gold’s Role as a Driver of Economic Growth — and Conflict

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.
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Unpacking the Meta Announcement: The Future of the Information Ecosystem and Implications for Democracy

Meta's changes reflect the trend of deregulation, aligning with Zuckerberg's vision of prioritizing free expression over community safety.
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National Security Resilience and Reform: Trump 2.0 and Beyond

Beginning a national security reform process is not just necessary, but urgently demanded to break inertia and launch a new dynamic.
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A Reflection on Terrorism, New Orleans and the Dangers of Overreach

Understanding the "who" and "why" of the New Orleans attack is necessary to prevent hyperbole from framing the discussion on terrorism risks.
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