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Armed Conflict
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Lawfare Daily: A Ukraine Update with Eric Ciaramella and Anastasiia Lapatina
What is going on in Ukraine? -
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. -
Lawfare Daily: Ukraine, ATACMS, and Putin’s Nuclear Threats
Why did the Biden administration change its ATACMS policy?
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Congress
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Divine Madness
A review of Jerome Copulsky, “American Heretics: Religious Adversaries of Liberal Order” (Yale University Press, 2024). -
Lawfare Daily: Congressional Power and the Confirmation Process, with Mike Stern and Donald Sherman
What issues might President-elect Trump's nominees face during confirmation? -
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.
Courts & Litigation
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Divine Madness
A review of Jerome Copulsky, “American Heretics: Religious Adversaries of Liberal Order” (Yale University Press, 2024). -
Harmonizing Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure After Loper Bright
The SEC’s cyber disclosure rule underscores the need for regulatory harmonization post-Loper Bright. CISA’s rules offer a solution. -
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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Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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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. -
The Situation: Gaetz Goes Down
Taking wins where I can find them.
Cybersecurity & Tech
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Harmonizing Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure After Loper Bright
The SEC’s cyber disclosure rule underscores the need for regulatory harmonization post-Loper Bright. CISA’s rules offer a solution. -
Is Europe About to Slow the Pace on Digital Regulations?
Evaluating Mario Draghi’s report claiming that the EU’s extensive digital regulations are adversely affecting Europe’s competitiveness. -
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.
Democracy & Elections
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Chatter: 1876, Election Security, and National Security, with Rachel Shelden
Discussing the disputed presidential election of 1876. -
Why Some Ukrainians Are Betting on Trump
Whether out of shrewdness or desperation, many Ukrainians are optimistic about the president-elect’s ability to help Ukraine. -
Chatter: The Second Trump Administration with Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey
What could a second Trump term look like?
Executive Branch
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The Situation: I’m Thankful For, Presidential Power Edition
In scary times for democracy, remember that we still have a lot going for us. -
Lawfare Daily: Congressional Power and the Confirmation Process, with Mike Stern and Donald Sherman
What issues might President-elect Trump's nominees face during confirmation? -
Harmonizing Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure After Loper Bright
The SEC’s cyber disclosure rule underscores the need for regulatory harmonization post-Loper Bright. CISA’s rules offer a solution.
Foreign Relations & International Law
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Is Europe About to Slow the Pace on Digital Regulations?
Evaluating Mario Draghi’s report claiming that the EU’s extensive digital regulations are adversely affecting Europe’s competitiveness. -
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.
Intelligence
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The Situation: Four is Easier Than One
Safety in numbers for disaster nominees. -
Water Wars: Partnerships and Perils
China spotted in the Arctic, Europe courting Indo-Pacific partners, Taiwan in increasingly dire straits, and more. -
Artificial Intelligence Is Accelerating Iranian Cyber Operations
Over the past few decades, Iran has been quietly building its cyber capability in the shadow of great powers.
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States & Localities
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Is Europe About to Slow the Pace on Digital Regulations?
Evaluating Mario Draghi’s report claiming that the EU’s extensive digital regulations are adversely affecting Europe’s competitiveness. -
How Geoblocking Limits Digital Access in Sanctioned States
Websites, faced with the complexity of applying sanctions to digital services, voluntarily restrict risky countries from their platforms. -
Section 502(f) Is Not a Blank Check
The statute provides the National Guard with more flexibility—but the use of unfederalized troops for operational missions has its limits.
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Surveillance & Privacy
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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. -
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. -
How Geoblocking Limits Digital Access in Sanctioned States
Websites, faced with the complexity of applying sanctions to digital services, voluntarily restrict risky countries from their platforms.
Terrorism & Extremism
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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. -
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. -
Lawfare Daily: Russia and the American Far-right, with Marlene Laruelle
How does Russia influence the American far-right?
