Humanitarian Aid Is Prolonging War—Can We Stop It?
Warlords turn aid into a “cash machine.” To stop fueling wars, donors must enforce strict benchmarks and halt money when it’s stolen.
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The secretary of state’s Munich speech in plain simple English.
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Reinvigorating Proportionality to Protect Hospitals During War
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Humanitarian Aid Is Prolonging War—Can We Stop It?
Warlords turn aid into a “cash machine.” To stop fueling wars, donors must enforce strict benchmarks and halt money when it’s stolen. -
The Trump Administration’s Grok Dilemma
Allies are cracking down on X and its AI Grok over illegal content, while Washington largely stands aside. -
The Situation: Translating Rubio
The secretary of state’s Munich speech in plain simple English. -
Reinvigorating Proportionality to Protect Hospitals During War
Elevating the legal duty of proportionality can reduce the severity of attacks on hospitals in war or avoid them altogether. -
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The Constitutionality of the Civil Service
The Office of Personnel Management’s latest rule calls into question the constitutionality of tenure protections for federal employees. -
The Sovereignty Gap in U.S. AI Statecraft
Washington is offering partners AI sovereignty on its terms, even as many countries work to reduce dependence on the United States. -
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How precision strikes became visual performances—and why that matters for law, legitimacy, and civilian harm.
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