Embedded Human Judgment in the Age of Autonomous Weapons

A new framework for autonomous weapons shows that real control depends on embedded human judgment across design, command, and operation.

Crisis as Catalyst in International Law
On its 80th anniversary, the U.N. is undertaking much-needed reform. Despite pressures, it continues to be one of the world’s most important and impactful institutions.

The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation
A comprehensive study of court cases involving the Trump administration from January 20, 2025 to present
Featured Articles
Global Fragility Act 2.0? Amid a Possible Bipartisan Revival, a Chance to Make U.S. Peace Efforts More Effective
If the administration seizes this moment, GFA 2.0 could help the U.S. prevent costly wars and compete effectively with rivals abroad.
Trading Sovereignty for Scale? The Costs of the U.S.–U.K. Tech Prosperity Deal
In its Tech Prosperity Deal with the US, the United Kingdom may be trading its sovereignty for dependence on American tech firms.
Weaponizing the Espionage Act: What It Means for Whistleblowers, Reporters, and Democracy
How the Trump administration could weaponize the Espionage Act and its chilling effect to control the press and justify suppression.
Attacks on U.S. Legal Profession Reflect Global Slide in Countries It Once Aided
Political pressures like those used to silence legal professionals and undermine rule of law in Europe and Eurasia echo patterns of the autocratic playbook.
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Resources
Immigration Law: Syllabus Supplements
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
The Anti-Corruption Tracker: Mapping the Erosion of Oversight and Accountability
Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Just Security’s Climate Archive
Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
Russia’s Eliminationist Rhetoric Against Ukraine: A Collection
Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
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