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Published February 5th, 2026, on Just Security.  

ICYMI: Yesterday on Just Security: 

• CBP Was a Leader in Transparency. Can It Still Restore that Reputation? By Daniel Altman
• What Lies Ahead for Nuclear Technology and Security in 2026 By Andrew W. Reddie
• International Criminal Court Intervention in Civil Wars: A Tradeoff Between Atrocity Prevention and Peace By Alyssa Prorok