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Who’s Who in Jack Smith’s Immunity Brief
A list detailing what is publicly known about the more than 80 people whose names are redacted in the Special Counsel's October 2024 immunity brief.

The Threat from Unlawful Private Militias Has Evolved. The Federal Government’s Response Must Evolve Too.
Federal legislation, like the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act, offers a pathway to disrupt unlawful militia activity while safeguarding constitutional rights.

US Should Learn from Afghanistan and Vietnam Withdrawals to Better Protect Vulnerable Allies
Congress should learn from Afghanistan and look to historical precedents when pursuing reform for noncombatant evacuation operations.

Threats and Response Options in the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The latest escalation between Israel and Iran is likely to redefine the region for decades to come.

The UN’s New Pact for the Future: A Milestone That Can Set a Path for Change
How the recent summit could spur long-overdue structural changes necessary for more inclusive, networked, and effective global governance.

AI at UNGA79: Recapping Key Themes
Leaders emphasized the importance of global AI governance at this year's U.N. General Assembly high-level week.

Master Calendar of Trump Court Dates: Criminal and Civil Cases
A public resource that tracks the legal and political milestones in former President Trump's busy 2023-2024 court and campaign calendar.

The State Department Reform Commission: A Once in A Generation Opportunity to Reform American Diplomacy
The Commission to Reform and Modernize the State Department has a historical opportunity to build something better. Here are four questions it needs to consider.

Analysis of Remarkable and Unremarkable Aspects of Iranian 2024 Election Interference Indictment
What's novel and what's routine in the indictment of the three alleged Iranian government operatives.

The Next Step for USAID’s New Digital Policy: Account for Conflict Risks and Include Peacebuilding
These elements are vital to ensuring that the agency's aid programs related to digital technology address drivers of violent conflict and fragility, and mitigate risks.

Article 7(2) of Amended Protocol II on Conventional Weapons and the Lebanon Pager Explosions
On September 17th, thousands of pagers exploded across southern Lebanon, Beirut, and Syria. The explosions, followed the next day by exploding walkie talkies, killed dozens, including…

Will US Public Support for Ukraine Aid Survive the Presidential Campaign?
It is unlikely that Democratic messaging will emphasize the importance of aid to the same extent as Republican attacks will question it.