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Evaluating the Trump Administration’s Pakistan Reset
A more transactional policy has brought advantages, but will have limits in the longer term. -
Is a Libyan Warlord Beyond Law’s Reach?
Three lawsuits in U.S. federal court represent an inflection point in the global effort to hold Libyan war criminals legally accountable for torture and extrajudicial killings. -
Forcing President Trump to Comply With the Law
We filed a lawsuit to force President Trump to comply with his war powers reporting obligations under the law—and we won. -
Securing the Critical Minerals Supply Chain
The Trump administration has recently taken a series of actions aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in supply chains for critical minerals—materials that are scarce and yet crucial for economic and natio... -
Trump Administration Releases Overdue War Powers Report in Response to Lawsuit
On Oct. 20, 2020, the Trump administration publicly released the unclassified portion of a long-overdue report on the legal and policy frameworks for the use of military force. -
Summary: Justice Department Charges Six Russian GRU Officers
The indictment details a series of Russian cyberattacks between November 2015 through October 2019, which used highly destructive malware to cause electrical blackouts and disrupt business and government... -
New Lawsuit Filed Against Saudi Crown Prince for Khashoggi Murder
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How U.S. Spy Flights Against China Undermine the International Order
Recent incidents in the South China Sea have called into question whether some U.S. spy flights in international airspace violate international norms. -
What to Do About Xinjiang
How the U.S. can push back on human rights abuses in the region. -
The History Behind the Violence in Nagorno-Karabakh
A war broke out on Sept. 27 in the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, reigniting a century of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. -
Multilateralism in the National Interest
Taking stock of the United Nations' first 75 years. -
Document: White House CET Strategy