By Dvir Saar & Ben Wahlhaus Since the beginning of the 21st century, democratic states have increasingly been forced to confront the threat of terrorism on multiple fronts: at home, at the borders, and abroad. One tool that states have employed to protect the population is preventive detention. While highly effective in countering national security… Continue reading Preventive Detention for National Security Purposes in Israel
Category: Human Rights
The Border and Beyond: The National Security Implications of Migration, Refugees, and Asylum Under US and International Law
In the United States, the discussion about immigration is dominated by a narrow focus on the security of the borders, particularly the southern border, and the potential threats posed by people who seek enter the country. However, the national security implications of the refugee crisis go way beyond the borders. Protecting refugees, rather than keeping… Continue reading The Border and Beyond: The National Security Implications of Migration, Refugees, and Asylum Under US and International Law
Global Health Security in an Era of Explosive Pandemic Potential
As part of his keynote address at JNSLP’s 2016 symposium—Strengthening National Security by Protecting Public Health—Professor Lawrence Gostin advocates for strengthening and reforming national and international global health security institutions in order to better prepare for future global epidemics. Global Health Security in an Era of Explosive Pandemic Potential