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The Situation: Jack Smith Throws in the Towel
In January, a man whom the Justice Department argued only today has committed grave crimes for which the evidence is strong will become president of the United States.
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The ICC’s Unsurprising Decision on Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif
A three-judge panel of the ICC found “reasonable grounds to believe” Israeli and Hamas leaders are responsible for international crimes and should face trial.
Tackling Data Brokerage Threats to American National Security
A news story used brokered location data to track military personnel—illuminating a considerable threat to national security.
Assessing Hezbollah’s Intelligence Failure
Oct. 7 changed Israel’s willingness to escalate to preempt threats. Hezbollah did not understand this until it was too late.
Memorandum Outlines U.S. Government’s Role in AI Development
The memorandum provides guidance to government agencies—in coordination with the private sector—for responsible AI development.
The PLA's Cyber Operations Go Dark
The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare.
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The Situation: Jack Smith Throws in the Towel
In January, a man whom the Justice Department argued only today has committed grave crimes for which the evidence is strong will become president of the United States. -
The ICC’s Unsurprising Decision on Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif
A three-judge panel of the ICC found “reasonable grounds to believe” Israeli and Hamas leaders are responsible for international crimes and should face trial. -
Tackling Data Brokerage Threats to American National Security
A news story used brokered location data to track military personnel—illuminating a considerable threat to national security. -
Assessing Hezbollah’s Intelligence Failure
Oct. 7 changed Israel’s willingness to escalate to preempt threats. Hezbollah did not understand this until it was too late. -
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Memorandum Outlines U.S. Government’s Role in AI Development
The memorandum provides guidance to government agencies—in coordination with the private sector—for responsible AI development. -
The PLA's Cyber Operations Go Dark
The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare. -
The Situation: Gaetz Goes Down
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End-to-End Encryption Is a Critical National Security Tool
Law enforcement and national security officials have fought end-to-end encryption for decades—but the technology is more needed than ever.
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