International Rule of Law & Security Program I Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law I #SunDevilsinDC

Washington, DC
Joined February 2016
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On this eve of #SummitForDemocracy, as democracies grapple with growing polarization that challenges trust and the shared public square, I am thrilled to launch a new @CSETGeorgetown series on #AI and the Future of Disinformation Campaigns. A 🧵👇1/
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Tune in tomorrow at 12 PM ET for @techreview’s #CyberSecure 2021 virtual conference featuring CSET’s @LUMKatrusya alongside leading cybersecurity experts to discuss AI’s cybersecurity implications. There's still time to RSVP ⤵️ event.technologyreview.com/c…
IRLS Senior Director and Professor Amb. Clint Williamson, who serves as the Presiding Arbitrator of the Arbitral Tribunal for Brčko, traveled to Bosnia-Herzegovina last week for a 4-day official visit to meet with senior officials and learn about the current situation there.
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In meetings with Brčko officials, Amb. Williamson emphasized that Brčko is an example of successful post-war reconciliation and coexistence and urged authorities to continue expanding good governance reforms, infrastructure development, and private sector growth in the District.
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Read more about Amb. Williamson's visit and work here: ohr.int/presiding-arbitrator…
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At today's event hosted by @ColumbiaLaw's CALGA, @anubradford discussed the impact of three different approaches to the digital economy on surveillance capitalism, digital authoritarianism, and the future of liberal democracy throughout the world.
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As opposed to the US’s techno-libertarianism and China’s digital authoritarianism, @anubradford explained the merits of the EU’s rights-driven regulatory paternalism, highlighting the "consensus that the Europeans have it right, at least in theory."
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With recent controversies such as the Facebook Papers, it has become apparent that the US model is failing, especially in regards to the protection of liberal democracy. With the status quo no longer sustainable, @anubradford looked to Europe's success in calling for regulation.
During today's #ConversationsWithSecretaryEsper event with the @McCainInstitute, former Australian Minister of Defence Linda Reynolds discussed the strong, multidimensional alliance between Australia and the US and the need for further regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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With the "most consequential strategic realignment since World War II," @lindareynoldswa stressed the need to "do things differently" to ensure regional and global security, including Australia's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and efforts to constructively engage China.
The @ASU_IRLS team is excited to announce that IRLS Senior Director and Professor Amb. Clint Williamson will lead a three-year #transitionaljustice project in #Ukraine and #SouthSudan awarded to @ASU by the @StateDept. Read more:
The @StateDept Office of Global Criminal Justice has awarded @ASU a $2.6M grant to advance transitional justice in Ukraine and South Sudan. Former U.S. Ambassador and #ASULaw Prof. Clint Williamson to lead the three-year project. @ASU_IRLS @McCainInstitute bit.ly/3AMjyxr
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Freedom Forum (@1stForAll) released the results of a landmark survey asking 3,000 Americans about their views on the #FirstAmendment. While some Americans lack knowledge about their rights and are divided over its regulation, 94% of Americans view the First Amendment as "vital."
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To celebrate #FirstAmendmentDay on Sept. 25, @1stForAll unveiled the results with a virtual event today highlighting interviews with diverse survey participants and expert analysis, which further explored contemporary issues of hate speech, the media, and cancel culture.
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At today's "Resilience in the Indo-Pacific" event hosted by @AEI's @KoriSchake, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs @MarisePayne celebrated 70 years of the ANZUS Treaty with Australia, New Zealand, and the US, especially in navigating today's challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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In discussing important issues in the Indo-Pacific region, @MarisePayne emphasized a "global rules-based order supported by strong leadership" (including the US) as the only way to cooperate on and tackle issues such as climate change, the pandemic, trade, technology, and China.
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While underscoring Australia's close partnership with the Biden administration, @MarisePayne acknowledged the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan and affirmed its alliance with France following Wednesday's #AUKUS security pact, allowing Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines.