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No Recriminations, Just Democratic Survival
The big danger is what Trump can do lawfully. -
Water Wars: Partnerships and Perils
China spotted in the Arctic, Europe courting Indo-Pacific partners, Taiwan in increasingly dire straits, and more. -
Navigating Uncertainties in the Contingent Election Process
An electoral vote count tie would require Congress to decide the presidential election—and procedural rules could determine the outcome. -
How We Select a President in 2024
The process for selecting a new president—and resolving election disputes—has undergone some big changes since 2020. They may make all the difference. -
The One Institution That Checked Trump
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The Constitutional Underpinnings of the ECRA
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One of the defendants in the military commissions could benefit from illuminating a statutory change in a key evidentiary dispute. -
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