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Nuclear Brinkmanship: U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Explained
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the mutual return of the two countries to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action are currently deadlocked. This post provides an overview of U.S. sanctions aga... -
How Policymakers Can Build a Better Doomsday Clock
Probabilistic forecasting is a powerful tool for anticipating global catastrophic risks. -
Is the United States Totalitarian?
A group of writers on the right contend that the United States has become dominated by “totalitarian” liberalism. They are wrong. -
Power Trials Commence at Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Despite Stalled Negotiations and Regional Tensions
Ethiopia is proceeding with initial power generation trials for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam despite continued objections from Sudan and Egypt. -
Prosecutors Add New Details in Foreign Lobbying Case of Trump Adviser
The superseding indictment include new claims of Barrack’s alleged efforts to attempt to influence the Trump campaign and administration under the direction of United Arab Emirates officials. -
Justice Department Sues Steve Wynn Over Alleged Foreign Agent Activity
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Wisconsin Voters File Suit Against Alleged Fraudulent Electors
The Wisconsin voters allege that the defendants orchestrated and executed a plan to pose as lawfully elected Wisconsin presidential electors to send fraudulent certificates in favor of Donald Trump to Co... -
Supreme Court Rules in Patel v. Garland
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review fact findings in discretionary relief cases related to immigration proceedings. -
What to Make of the Subpoenas to House Republicans?
After months of attempting to persuade the members to appear voluntarily, the January 6 select committee has subpoenaed five Republican House members to testify. -
The Chatter Podcast: The Art of the Security State with Trevor Paglen
This week on Chatter, Shane Harris speaks to artist Trevor Paglen, who explores themes of surveillance, security, and secrecy. -
Semiconductor Investments Won’t Pay Off If Congress Doesn’t Fix the Talent Bottleneck
Including talent provisions in the final version of the House bill should be central to the U.S. strategy to reshore the defense industrial base and stay competitive with China. -
Tax Sanctions and Foreign Policy
Congress needs to rethink tax law so it can complement other economic tools. And Congress needs to act soon, because overreliance on other tools—financial sanctions, export controls and tariffs—threatens...
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