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Upending the International Order: Why Undermining the UN Charter and US Defense Commitments is Self-Defeating

The President should understand that bellicose threats and unreliability as an ally may leave the United States poorer and more vulnerable on his watch and will frustrate his nuclear…
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Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Strategy for Defying Court Orders

The Trump administration is banking on Americans giving it a pass on violating District Chief Judge Judge Boasberg's court order.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (C) and fellow Senate Democrats hold photographs of constituents they say are negatively impacted by President Donald Trump's actions during his first month in office outside U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Congress Spotlight: The Minority’s Toolbox and a Possible Way Forward

The minority’s powers in Congress are limited—they cannot call hearings or issue subpoenas. But they do have a wide menu of options.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik (C) delivers a speech flanked by Serbia's President, in Banja Luka, northern Bosnia and Herzegovina

Rubio’s Stance Against Bosnia’s Separatists Spurs EU to Act Too

The surprising US response to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik's provocations has spurred European leaders to take more decisive action.
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Suspension of FCPA Enforcement Is Bad for U.S. and Global Business

The FCPA pause comes as a shock considering the widespread and bipartisan consensus that corruption damages the reputation of the United States, weakens U.S. national security,…
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The Just Security Podcast: Politicization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump Administration

Just Security recently published a timeline of actions regarding the level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice.
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How DHS Laid the Groundwork for More Intelligence Abuse

The DHS I&A's new guidance validates an expansive view of legal authorities that permit abusive counterterrorism and surveillance powers.

The Racial Twist in Trump’s Cutoff of Refugee Admissions

A case that prompted a court injunction helps show executive orders on refugee resettlement and on South Africa are egregious and unlawful.
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The Voices from Kyiv: Is the World Legal Order in Decay?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, and states’ reactions to it, are setting the stage for possible changes to the international legal order. In the end, this is a battle for a…
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Голоси з Києва: чи це епоха руйнування світового правопорядку?

Існують різні переломні точки в історії, які визначили метаморфозу міжнародного правопорядку.
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Export Controls on Open-Source Models Will Not Win the AI Race

Policymakers should balance the benefits of open-source AI development with the need to address geopolitical considerations.
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How the Pentagon Personnel Firings Threaten Our Apolitical Military

This unprecedented purge of the nation’s top brass suggests that Trump may attempt to fill these roles with officers he perceives as loyal.
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