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To ‘End’ War in Ukraine, Trump Might Be Tougher on Putin Than Critics Think
An analysis of the Trump administration's possible approach to Russia in pressing for negotiations with Ukraine.

Biden’s Final Efforts on Ukraine — and Trump’s First Moves
The US easing of limits on use of a long-range missile system, ATACMS, may be too late, depending on Trump's approach when he takes office.

Thinking Beyond Risks: A Symposium on Tech and Atrocity Prevention
Governments and civil society can harness new and established technologies, even while proactively mitigating associated risks.

Do Sanctions Work? It Depends. Burma and the West Bank Might Be Models.
The question shifts the focus from the far more critical issues of whether policy goals are clear and realistic and if sanctions can help.

As Ukraine Struggles for Troops, Its Constitutional Court Considers the Rights of Conscientious Objectors
A court case shows the complexity of weighing a constitutional guarantee against the obligation to protect the State in war.

The United States Must Win The Global Open Source AI Race
Critics of open source AI must consider the security implications of strategic competition with China.

Journalist in Exile Laments Kyrgyzstan Crackdown, Now Extending to His 12-Year-Old Son
Bolot Temirov on the personal cost of the country's repression of media and civil society, as democracy gives way to authoritarianism.
Election 2024 Real-Time Litigation Tracker
Tracking the most important breaking election cases across the country with implications for the democratic process.

Abu Ghraib Dejà Vu
As torture victims from the Abu Ghraib prison return to U.S. federal court, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Xenakis discusses need for accountability.

Top 10 Election Litigation Cases in 2024 Implicating the Rule of Law
In this top ten list updated weekly, the most important of hundreds of election-law cases are ranked for their rule of law implications.

A Historic Day for Older People and Human Rights Across Africa
A new protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligates governments to ensure the fundamental rights of older people.

As Interpol Gets New Secretary General, What are the Risks of Abuses Over Reforms?
Interpol's General Assembly will formally elect a new operational head from Brazil amid growing political and legal challenges.