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The U.N. Cybercrime Convention Should Not Become a Tool for Political Control or the Watering Down of Human Rights
Negotiations for a U.N. cybercrime convention have entered a critical stage. U.N. member states disagree on what “cybercrime” means and what should be the human rights safeguards of the future convention. -
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TechTank: Is Economic Decoupling Possible for the United States?
For several decades, many American companies have shifted manufacturing to countries such as China and India. The idea was to integrate the global economy, allow various nations to focus on different sec... -
Are Jan. 6 Defendants Getting a Fair Shake From D.C. Juries? Comparing Jury and Bench Trial Outcomes
In the overwhelmingly liberal District of Columbia, Jan. 6 defendants have been convicted at high rates, challenging whether they are subjected to juries of their peers. -
How to Save Thousands of Afghan Allies
The Biden administration could provide categorical parole to Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants that have passed major screening requirements and allow them to come to the United States to finish t... -
Russia in the Caucasus and Central Asia After the Invasion of Ukraine
Recent conflicts in former Soviet states demonstrate the ways that Russia's grip in the region has slipped. -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare In One Post
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
Defense Department Updates Autonomous Weapons Systems Directive
On Jan. 25, the DoD updated its directive on “Autonomy in Weapons Systems,” the guiding document for U.S. development, implementation, and supervision of autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems. -
Justice Department Thwarts ‘Hive’ Ransomware Scheme
The Justice Department announces a successful campaign countering ransomware attacks by the Hive cybercriminal network. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Gavin Wilde and Justin Sherman on Russia’s Information War and Regime Security
Russia’s use of information warfare during the 2016 U.S. presidential election period focused attention on Russia’s weaponization of information in its effort to influence a U.S. election outcome and sow... -
Assessing Impacts of AI on Human Rights: It’s Not Solely About Privacy and Nondiscrimination
Artificial intelligence can significantly impact human rights—both positively and negatively. Human rights impact assessments conceived specifically for AI are needed to prevent potential harms and reap ... -
How Can a ‘Digital Emblem’ Help Protect Medical Facilities Against Cyber Operations?
On the battlefield, every soldier knows what a red cross or red crescent stands for. As warfare is increasingly digitized, is it possible to digitize this universal symbol of protection as well?
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