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Published November 5th, 2025,  on Just Security. 

ICYMI: Yesterday on Just Security: 

• Drones are Changing How Wars Harm Civilians By Lauren Spink
• U.S. Saber Rattling and Venezuela: Lawful Show of Force or Unlawful Threat of Force? By Michael Schmitt
• Legal Progress Stalls for Northern Ireland Families By Brian Dooley and Suchita Uppal