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The Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores It
Last week, the Justice Department deleted thousands of press releases related to the Jan. 6 insurrection and other matters. Here they are. -
Assassination and the Making of the Modern World
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The U.S.-Iran War: Fighting From ‘Neutral’ Territory
When war is fought from permanent overseas bases, international law struggles to explain what host states may allow and what belligerents may lawfully strike. -
Diamond Hands, War Plans
Prediction markets, fragmented regulation, and national security risk -
Cyber Offense: How Far Can Private Organizations Go?
The line between cyber offense and defense is disappearing—but the law still treats them very differently. That gap is getting costly. -
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