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Judge Denies Abu Khattala Request to be Returned to Libya and Spared Death Penalty
In a 20-page opinion, D.C. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper yesterday denied a request by Ahmed Abu Khattala to return to Libya and be spared the death penalty. Khatalla, who stands accused of orches... -
ISIS Was Born In An American Detention Facility (And It Wasn’t Gitmo)
Can we learn from our mistakes at Camp Bucca? -
The Next Drone Smackdown
More drones, means more conflict in dronespace. The Dutch have a unique solution, captured in this video: "The Dutch police have partnered with Guard From Above, a raptor training company based in Denmar... -
Will GTMO Detainees 'Vanish?' Ghanaian Opposition Leaders Threatens New Transfers
The Guantanamo Bay diaspora, on a per capita basis, may be the most widespread in the world. Indeed, as the Obama administration makes a final push towards emptying the detention facility, the number of ... -
A Meeting of the Minds: A Formula for Closing Guantanamo
Steve Vladeck and I have a piece in the Washington Post today offering a formula to break the executive-legislative stalemate on Guantanamo—one predicated on the idea of designating a permanent site in t... -
McConnell Introduces New ISIS AUMF in Senate
Last night, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) along with four other Republican co-sponsors, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Daniel Coats (R-IN), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Sen. Joni Ernst ... -
The Obama WPR Letters, 2009-2015
President Obama has sent 39 letters to Congress “consistent with” the War Powers Resolution requirements. The letters are a fascinating read and provide a 30,000-foot view of the Administration’s use of ... -
FAA Drone Regulations: What’s Left for States?
In mid-December, the FAA issued an interim final rule establishing registration and marking requirements for small unmanned aircraft used recreationally – i.e., drones. Like other drone owners, owners of... -
Obama's Legacy: Law, Transparency, and the Politics of Anguish
Back in November, The Hill reported that the White House is looking into increasing the transparency of the drone program before President Obama’s imminent departure from office: The White House wants ... -
Another Cyber War Event?
Just in time for the New Year, we have this report from SANS about the possible Russian attack on the electric power grid in Ukraine which caused a black out. -
LOAC and Artillery in Urban Areas: The Case of Gaza 2014
War would be easier if an enemy agreed to stand still. Unfortunately, in actual armed conflicts dynamic adversaries constantly strive to gain the tactical upper hand. -
The Salahi Saga Continues
You might remember Mohamedou Ould Salahi—Guantanamo detainee, author and memoirist, subject of a brutal interrogation, important source on Al Qaeda, and all around fascinating human puzzle.
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