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Trump’s Doubly Flawed “Invasion” Theory

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.
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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.
Fu Cong (left) , Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations and President of the Security Council swings a gavel.

US-China Standoff on Who Runs the Afghanistan File at UN Signals Greater Tensions Ahead

The U.S. and China dispute who should initiate resolutions on Afghanistan in the United Nations Security Council, signaling broader tensions.
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The Just Security Podcast: Key Takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit

Brianna Rosen joins the podcast to recap key takeaways from the recently concluded Artificial Intelligence Action Summit.
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Restarting US LNG Permitting Brings Geopolitical Benefits and the Potential for Climate Progress

The end of the US LNG permitting pause provides an opportunity to accelerate promising trends in geopolitics, energy security, and environmental progress.
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Connecting the Dots: Trump’s Tightening Grip on Press Freedom

The president and his allies are leading an effort to eviscerate the free press and construct an information ecosystem favorable to his views.
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Q&A with Marietje Schaake on the Tech Coup and Trump

A Q&A with Marietje Schaake, author of The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley, on Big Tech and threats to democracy.
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What Just Happened: At Guantanamo’s Migrant Operation Center

Sending anyone from the United States to Guantanamo raises a host of legal, moral, and policy questions.
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What Just Happened: New Tariffs on Products from Mexico, Canada, and China

In all likelihood, Mexico, Canada, and China will continue to negotiate arrangements with the United States to address Trump’s concerns such that the tariffs may be lifted or…
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The Just Security Podcast: Diving Deeper into DeepSeek

Brianna Rosen, Lennart Heim, Keegan McBride, & Lauren Wagner discuss what DeepSeek means for national security and U.S. policy going forward.
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What Happens After the Most Powerful Media Institutions Keep Surrendering to Trump

U.S. media institutions are abandoning their own First Amendment rights by settling lawsuits with Trump, writes Jaffer for the New York Times.
In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen on a phone in front of a flag of China

What DeepSeek Really Changes About AI Competition

Beyond the hype, a crucial look at the real costs of China's DeepSeek, why compute still matters, and what US policymakers should do about it.
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