Viola Gienger

[1/] On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, Just Security offers expert analysis spanning law, diplomacy, humanitarian policy, and more, from leading Ukrainian and international authors.

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1/ Trump's War Powers Report to Congress on the #Venezuela strikes and seizure of #Maduro is in.

I've read/coded every WPR report and used to work on them in the White House. (See this searchable database & graphics warpowers.lawandsecurity.org/%F0%9F%91%87)

Here's what stands out about this one🧵:

The Just Security 2025 Year-End Book Recommendations Just Security editors recommend books they read this year, including those that illuminated world issues and brought joy into their 2025.

[1/2] Don't miss our 2025 end-of-year book recs from the JS community. Featuring novels and non-fiction by @davidenrich.bsky.social @tim-weiner.bsky.social @philippesands.bsky.social @realrussbaker.bsky.social @shaunwalker7.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social

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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 1-5, 2025) U.S. strikes / Venezuela • Book recommendations • Ethiopia • Trump executive actions • Supreme Court • Economic diplomacy • Civil society • Emerging technologies

(1/4) Catch up on our recent analysis:

• U.S. strikes / Venezuela
• Book recommendations
• Ethiopia
• Trump executive actions
• Supreme Court
• Economic diplomacy
• Civil society
• Emerging technologies

www.justsecurity.org/125922/diges...

I believe folks know the important work we're doing at @justsecurity.org, especially in these challenging times.

But we made this short video as a reminder!

We really need your support this #GivingTuesday.

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Opinion | Vladimir Putin Won’t Win on the Battlefield Since January, the Russian military’s territorial gains total nearly 1,900 square miles—or 0.8% of Ukraine, writes Mick Ryan.

"Vladimir Putin Won’t Win on the Battlefield"

"Since January, the Russian military’s territorial gains total nearly 1,900 square miles—or 0.8% of Ukraine, writes Mick Ryan."

www.wsj.com/opinion/vlad...

ICYMI, since this US-Russia proposal for #Ukraine still seems to be under discussion, regardless of the provenance, check out the smart analysis from @ambdanfried.bsky.social 👇

Trump Presses for Post-Maduro Venezuela As the U.S. positions for possible military strikes, it should prepare for looming governance and stability challenges in Venezuela.

As the US masses forces in the Caribbean and threatens #Venezuela’s #Maduro, what happens if Maduro flees, is overthrown, or otherwise loses power?

Peter J. Quaranto and Tyler Jess Thompson outline key questions for scenario planning:

www.justsecurity.org/125552/trump...

U.S. Counters China, Russia in the South Caucasus, Central Asia How the U.S.-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal and the TRIPP trade route are reshaping Eurasia’s economic and security alliances.

Trump is investing in the #SouthCaucasus and #CentralAsia, building new trade routes to counter #China and #Russia.

Will it pay off?

Nino Lezhava on the players in a shifting region:

www.justsecurity.org/125271/us-co...

Smart take on #Bosnia from @kurtbassuener.bsky.social at @justsecurity.org. Check it out. 👇

In advance of U.N. Security Council meeting Friday, putting the pieces together on this U.S. #sanctions removal for Bosnian separatist leader and #Putin ally Milorad #Dodik.

#Bosnia #UNSecurityCouncil

Take a brief break with this tribute to an inspiring dynamo.

More than 500 examples of virulent anti-Ukraine rhetoric by Russian leaders and associates, documented by Clara Apt at @justsecurity.org. Such a privilege to pair up with her for this updated look at the patterns and what experts say: apparent evidence of genocidal intent.

I'm grateful to @60minutes.bsky.social featuring our study published @justsecurity.org.

Link to the study (on the 'presumption of regularity'): www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...

Thinkers, dreamers, doers: Here's who made the 2025 MacArthur Fellow list A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.

Always so cool to read about the MacArthur Foundation's "genius grants" -- 22 of them this year. And kudos to @npr.org and affiliate stations and programs that they had spotlighted at least 10 of these prodigious talents long before.

Check it out and be inspired.
www.npr.org/2025/10/08/n...

Pro-EU party in Moldova wins election mired in claims of Russian interference The vote was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

The unfamiliar feeling of good news. The people of Moldova defends its pro EU path against unprecedented levels of attempted Russian election interference.

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Legally Available Options in Response to Russia's Penetrations of NATO Airspace Top legal expert analyzes options for NATO member States to use force in response to Russian intrusions in airspace.

Legally Available Options in Response to Russia’s Penetrations of NATO Airspace

By leading legal expert @mikeschmitt.bsky.social

#NATO #RussiaUkraineWar

www.justsecurity.org/121527/russi...

Moldova’s pro-European party on course to retain majority in key election PAS leads with 46% of vote in ballot that will decide whether country steers closer to EU or Russia

Moldova defeated foreign influence campaigns and chose Europe #democracy

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Misogyny’s Role in Violent Extremism Podcast Episode · The Just Security Podcast · 09/18/2025 · 46m

@milleridriss.bsky.social talks to @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social about her new book, Man Up, and the role misogyny plays in violent extremism on the @justsecurity.org podcast

The Russian press and the concept of 'victory' YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg

In today’s #ReadingRussia I look at what the Russian newspapers are saying about ‘victory’…and the country’s economic problems.

#BREAKING: Over the dissents of Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson, #SCOTUS grants (yet another) stay to President Trump—this one allowing him to cease obligating $4 billion in foreign aid funding appropriated by Congress.

I’ll post the link when it’s up.

We condemn the Egyptian authorities' arrest of writer and journalist Ismail Alexandrani for his online expression, and call for his immediate and unconditional release.

Alexandrani was questioned about Facebook posts on his account and detained without evidence. bsky.app/profile/peni...

Washington’s Multilateral Retreat Creates an Opening for State and Local Leaders U.S. state and local leaders can fill voids left as the Trump administration cuts and even exits multilateral organizations.

Amid President Trump’s retreat from global institutions, U.S. governors and mayors can serve their communities’ interests by pushing for responsible reform and cushioning the blow of the administration’s policy.

From Ayse Kaya and Jon Temin:
www.justsecurity.org/120345/trump...

Israel’s Strike on Doha: A Crisis for U.S. Credibility? Israel's Doha strikes could heighten regional instability, intensify Arab unity against Israel, and chill normalization efforts.

Israel’s Sept. 9 strike on Hamas leaders in #Qatar was carried out with only last-minute notice to Washington.

The Doha strike raises questions about US credibility with Gulf partners, writes Jesse Marks.

www.justsecurity.org/120470/israe...

Murder by Drone: The Legal and Moral Stakes of the Caribbean Strikes If allowed to go unchecked, the Caribbean strikes could encourage additional unlawful executions by the United States and other leaders.

Analyzing the legal and moral stakes of the Caribbean strikes – and how Congress could respond.

From Annie Shiel, @jwrchappell.bsky.social, Priyanka Motaparthy, Wells Dixon and Daphne Eviatar:

www.justsecurity.org/120794/legal...

We join PEN centers in welcoming the release of writers jailed in Belarus. At the same time, we condemn their forced exile and call for their rights to be upheld.

Writers still in prison—including Ales Bialiatski, Maksim Znak, and Kaciaryna Andrejeva—must be released. bsky.app/profile/peni...

One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.

How Misogyny Fuels Violent Extremism Taking a closer look at where misogynist beliefs come from can help shed light on the pathways to violence — and how to interrupt them.

Misogyny drives much of modern extremism, but society has failed to deal with it as a root cause of mass violence, @milleridriss.bsky.social writes

In her book Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism, Miller-Idriss tackles the issue head on.
www.justsecurity.org/120654/how-m...

Robert Redford was a true movie star and a brilliant director, and at the top of his game he spent his cultural currency to build an institution to foster and support independent film. His dedication to valuing new perspectives and emerging talent will forever inspire me. RIP to a champion.

Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers

Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

www.justsecurity.org/120753/colle...