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Russia’s Shaky Ceasefire in Syria, the Islamic State’s Deadly New Year’s Attacks, and Kerry’s Valedictory on the Peace Process
New Syria Ceasefire Holding for Now -
An Art Museum Amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
A little-noticed bill to amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (“FSIA”) passed both houses of Congress in December and was signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 16, 2016. -
What Would Be a Sufficiently Strong Response to Russian Hacking of the U.S. Election?
A variety of recent reports have noted complaints that the sanctions on Russia for its meddling in the November election are insufficient. For example, -
Water Wars: Ringing in the New Year with Chinese Characteristics
Chinese aircraft carrier conducts groundbreaking naval exercises -
Obama Administration Announces Sanctions For Russian Election Interference
As expected, the Obama Administration today announced some of its response to Russian interference in the U.S. election. -
…And What to Watch in 2017
Will Saudi Arabia’s experiment in economic reform outlast the low oil prices that precipitated it? -
What UNSCR 2334 Could Mean Beyond the United Nations, and How the Trump Administration Can Respond
Notwithstanding the distractions of the holiday season, a considerable debate has erupted over the significance of U.N. Security Council resolution 2334, which the Security Council adopted last Friday wi... -
Brouhaha over Israeli Settlement Resolution, Two Libyans Hijack Plane to Flee Conflict, and Syrian War in Lull
Israeli Government Outraged by U.N. Security Council Resolution Restating Standing Policy -
The Year in Review: South China Sea Edition
As 2016 (finally) comes to an end, we’re looking back on an eventful year. This week, Lawfare will be rounding up coverage of some of our favorite national security topics of the past twelve months. Fir... -
UNSCR 2334 on Israeli Settlements
In the waning days of the Obama administration, the United States decided not to veto Security Council resolution 2334, which condemned Israeli settlements. While there is no denying the political and sy... -
Water Wars: China Confronts US as Manila Cozies with China
China seizes U.S. underwater drone off the Philippine Coast -
The Year that Was in the Middle East…
Russia Embraced Responsibility for Syria’s Civil War Russia has been supporting the Assad regime since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, but the nature of that support changed this year. The depth ...