Early Edition February 3, 2026

Your curated weekday guide to the biggest national security and foreign policy developments over the past 24 hours. Compiled by the Just Security team and read by an automated voice, The Early Edition is an essential resource for anyone shaping a just and secure world.Published February 3rd, 2026, on Just Security.  ICYMI: Last Week on Just Security: The Third Summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) By Tobias Vestner and Simon CleoburyArbitrary Killings or War Crimes? Why It Matters How the U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Are Categorized By Miles Jackson How the U.N. Can Show Renewed Leadership on Peace Efforts in 2026 By (Caleb) Pine, Peter J. Quaranto and George A. Lopez