The Cooperative Security Program addresses-through the conceptual lens of practical international collaboration-the widening gap between legitimacy and legality in international action against terrorism. Our focus is on three key issues that the current fight against terrorism has raised without finding persuasive answers: the application of preemptive use of force in self defense; uniform legal instruments to respond to the threat; and the administration of justice to the perpetrators. Through our research and education, and by promoting dialogue among governments and civil society in the U.S. and elsewhere, we endeavor to help create a legal level playing field to combat terrorism within and across national borders; and examine what current or new judicial systems can best respond to the challenge. To this end, we establish and activate outreach and educational networks of experts and civil society, which assess states' prerogatives, limitations, and responsibilities towards their communities and their international commitments in the fight against terrorism. "Shoulder to Shoulder: An Interview Series" "Arms Trafficking Danger, U.S. Should Join UN Effort Against It", Washington Times--December 29, 2003. Click Here to Read Article | 
