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Published January 29th, 2026, on Just Security.  

ICYMI: yesterday on Just Security

• Artificial Guilt? A Practitioner’s Guide to Criminal Liability in the Age of GenAI By Joshua Geltzer and Jeff Habenicht
• “America Alone” Runs Counter to U.S. Public’s Preferences for Robust Global Engagement By Beth Van Schaack and Claudia Sung
• Pursuing Truth, Not Peace: International Courts’ Limited Ability to Help End Wars By Arthur Traldi