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Islamic State Reconciling with Jabhat al-Nusra, and Strengthening President’s 2001 AUMF Argument
The Guardian reports that USG bombing of Jabhat al-Nusra, the al Qaeda group (or AQ-affiliated group) in Syria that has been at odds with the Islamic State for a year or so: Air strikes continued to targ... -
In Spate of New ATS Decisions, Courts Are Divided About Meaning of Kiobel's "Touch and Concern" Standard
During the last several weeks, four different federal courts have issued decisions in high-profile and long-running ATS suits against U.S. corporations, all addressing whether the conduct of the defendan... -
The Foreign Policy Essay: The Islamic State’s War Machine
Editor’s Note: The recent killing of Al Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane is only one of the most recent U.S. attempts to disrupt Al Qaeda and associated movements by targeting their leaders. Although the... -
The Lawfare Podcast, Episode #93: Hardcore Dan Carlin
A few weeks ago, I began listening to a podcast called Hardcore History, which is the brainchild of a fellow named Dan Carlin. Carlin was doing a series of episodes on World War I, and Hardcore History i... -
Drone Dance
Austrian drone-swarm dance with lights. Very cool. -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
News broke two days ago that US Attorney General Eric Holder is stepping down. -
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast, Episode #35: An Interview with Julian Sanchez
For those who think the podcast is best when we have a guest from the opposite end of the political spectrum, episode 35 should be a treat. (We’re late this week, but it will be well worth the wait.) O... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Earlier this afternoon, the U.K. Parliament authorized British airstrikes in Iraq against ISIS by a vote of 524-43. Earlier reports noted that British operations could begin as early as this weekend. Th... -
Heritage Event on "The Legal Basis for Military Action against ISIS"
Featuring Cully Stimson, Bobby Chesney, Steve Vladeck, and Steve Bradbury. Here's the video: -
Update: UK Parliament Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq
Debate has ended and the British Parliament has authorized airstrikes in Iraq by a vote of 524-43. -
Who Should Replace Eric Holder? David Kris
The biggest surprise I’ve had in this job is how much time the national-security issues take. Those are the primary things that I have to deal with in a post-9/11 world. From an eight-thirty meeting ever... -
Readings: An International Legal Framework for Surveillance, a New Article by Ashley Deeks
Lawfare's own Ashley Deeks (University of Virginia School of Law) has released a new article, "An International Legal Framework for Surveillance," available on SSRN and forthcoming in the Virginia Journa...
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