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The Just Security Podcast: A Human Rights Law Returns to Spark Debate on U.S. Arms Sales
Joining the show to unpack how Section 502B works, along with its history and new efforts to use it, is John Chappell.

The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It
Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 8-12)
The latest on the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law at the United Nations.

Another Lost Year on Guantanamo
Guantanamo continues to cause profound damage both inside and outside of its walls. The steps to close the facility are there for the taking.

Accountability and Legacy at Guantanamo: Some Progress, Still A Long Way to Go
As we mark the 22nd anniversary of Guantanamo, we have an obligation to look to the long-term to support the victims of torture.

How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice
The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
It’s Not Just Technology: What it Means to be a Global Leader in AI
Establishing global leadership in AI requires technological innovation, domestic implementation, effective regulation, and moral legitimacy.

The “Ghost Budget”: How America Pays for Endless War
The "Ghost Budget" has enabled successive administrations to prosecute wars with limited congressional oversight and public debate.

The Just Security Podcast: Can the World Move Away from Fossil Fuels?
Nearly 200 nations agreed to a historic deal to transition away from fossil fuels in a “just, orderly and equitable manner.”

Senator Sanders’ New Resolution Could Force U.S. to Confront Any Complicity in Civilian Harm in Gaza
The Sanders resolution offers a pathway to consider the role U.S. weapons are playing in devastating harm to civilians in Gaza and debate the wisdom and consequences of continuing…

Assessing COP 28: The New Global Climate Deal in Dubai
COP28 is over. Now comes the hard work of ensuring that each nation follows through with actions to match textual commitments.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (Dec. 11-Dec. 15)
The latest in our weekly series on UN developments at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.