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Saudi Journalist Disappears at Consulate in Turkey, Iraq Forms a New Government, U.S. Withdraws from Treaties after Challenges at International Court
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The ‘Big Brother Watch’ Ruling on U.K. Surveillance Practices: Key Points from an American Perspective
Last month, a divided chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (“ECHR”) (that is, a panel of seven judges from ECHR’s “First Section”) issued an opinion declaring several aspects of British surveill... -
Why China’s Disappearance of Interpol’s Chief Matters
Even seasoned China-watchers were startled last week when news broke that Meng Hongwei, the vice minister of China’s chief law-enforcement ministry, had disappeared. Meng is not just a high-level governm... -
China’s Human Rights Abuses Against Uighurs in Xinjiang
During a 2013 trip to Kazakhstan, Xi Jinping announced the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI)—China’s ambitious plan to enhance its “friendship” with the rest of the world through expanded investments in i... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The Chinese Communist Party announced on Sunday that Meng Hongwei, the president of Interpol, was detained under investigation of corruption and “suspicion of violating the law.” A few hours later, Inter... -
Archibald Cox’s Secret Proposal
In a confidential letter following the Saturday Night Massacre, Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox made a remarkable proposal—a vision for a sort of Monday Afternoon Resurrection. Cox’s letter, discovered ... -
The Week That Will Be
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The National Cyber Strategy and Legal Reform
The White House recently released its National Cyber Strategy, and lawyers and privacy advocates alike should pay careful attention to its “priority actions” related to surveillance and criminal law refo... -
How India’s Rise Can Complement U.S. Strategy
Editor’s Note: The strategic balance in Asia is changing dramatically, presenting both risks and opportunities for the United States. The dynamic between China and India is one important concern, particu... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Mark Risher on Google Advanced Protection
Stories of grievous hacks, data breaches and their fallouts have become an almost daily addition to the news cycle. On Wednesday, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Mark Risher, Director of Product Management... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered the U.S. to ease sanctions on Iran in areas related to humanitarian and civilian aid. Quinta Jurecic uploaded the text of the order,... -
Walking Away from the World Court
This past Wednesday, Oct. 3, proved to a busy day in the world of international law.
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