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The U.N. Cybercrime Convention Should Not Become a Tool for Political Control or the Watering Down of Human Rights
Negotiations for a U.N. cybercrime convention have entered a critical stage. U.N. member states disagree on what “cybercrime” means and what should be the human rights safeguards of the future convention. -
How to Save Thousands of Afghan Allies
The Biden administration could provide categorical parole to Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants that have passed major screening requirements and allow them to come to the United States to finish t... -
Russia in the Caucasus and Central Asia After the Invasion of Ukraine
Recent conflicts in former Soviet states demonstrate the ways that Russia's grip in the region has slipped. -
How Can a ‘Digital Emblem’ Help Protect Medical Facilities Against Cyber Operations?
On the battlefield, every soldier knows what a red cross or red crescent stands for. As warfare is increasingly digitized, is it possible to digitize this universal symbol of protection as well? -
Constructing a New Middle East: In Pursuit of an American-Led Regional Security Architecture
In committing to developing a new multilateral framework for the region, Washington has the chance to write a smaller, more effective, and more efficient role for the U.S. military in the Middle East. -
Big Data and the Law of War
If big data is a resource and therefore a potential target of armed conflict, what kinds of attacks justify an armed response and what are the rules governing such attacks? -
Finland in 2023: Beyond Military Nonalignment and a Revanchist Putin
Making sense of Finland’s shift away from a decades-long policy of military nonalignment. -
How Ukraine Fought Against Russia’s Air War
The Russian Aerospace Forces' offensive has been more accurate than often appreciated, but its effectiveness has been limited by Ukraine's careful preparation and response. -
A Cautionary Tale: What Iran and Cuba Can Teach Us About Designating Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The stories of Alisa Flatow and the Brothers to the Rescue are cautionary tales for what may transpire if the U.S. were to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. -
ChinaTalk: Chips Act: A How To Guide
The latest episode of ChinaTalk. -
The Case for Designating Wagner Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Is Still Compelling
Even as the Biden administration has increased sanctions on the Wagner Group, the most effective approach remains a designation as an FTO, as set forth in the HARM Act. -
ChinaTalk: Knowledge and AI with a Rabbi and Substacker
The latest episode of ChinaTalk.