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Are State-Owned Military Companies the Future?
The aborted Wagner Group mutiny likely gives leaders around the world a reason to contemplate the risks of relying too heavily on PMCs. -
David C. Weiss Special Counsel Appointment Letter
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware is appointed special counsel pursuant to order number 5730-2023. -
Putting the Biden Administration’s “New Economic Statecraft” in Context
Biden’s turn towards industrial policy is easier said than done. It’s time to do the homework on new economic statecraft. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Does It Matter Whether Trump Believed His Own Lies?
It’s only been a few weeks since Donald Trump was indicted, but both he and his lawyers have already been previewing their defense. -
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s Drone Attacks Indicate a Strategic Shift
The new technology may indicate that AQAP is receiving support from the Houthis. -
Thoughts on NATO from the Estonian-Russian Border
Spend a few hours in Narva, and it’s hard not to think about the alliance. -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Your weekly summary of everything on the site -
Fulfilling the Humane Promise of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Celebrating a critical milestone and being clear eyed about the challenges ahead -
The Lawfare Podcast: Congressional Oversight, Post-Trump
What does congressional oversight look like in a post-Trump environment? -
Why I Doubt Trump’s ‘Sincere Belief’ Defense Will Fly Before a Jury
While Trump's refusal to face facts may be unusual for an ex-president, it's not unusual for a white-collar criminal defendant. -
Rational Security: The “Donny with the Gold Hair” Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Fulton County correspondent Anna Bower to talk through the week’s big news down south. -
On ‘Oppenheimer’ and the Limitlessness of the National Security Project
A review of the 2023 film “Oppenheimer.” -
Texas Woman Charged with Threatening Judge Chutkan
A criminal complaint alleges that on Aug. 5, Abigail Jo Shry called Juge Chutkan’s chambers, used racial slurs against her, and threatened her life. -
Chatter: Russian Spies in Reality and Fiction with Calder Walton
Dr. Calder Walton joined to discuss researching and writing within the intelligence history subfield and the history of Russian spying. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Anna Bower on What Happened in Coffee County
How did a team end up taking election system data—in broad daylight—despite it being computer intrusion and theft? -
Three Questions About Section 241, the Conspiracy Against Rights Statute
A short primer on the Trump Jan. 6 indictment’s most surprising statute -
The Trump Defense: An Initial Evaluation
Don’t look now, but Donald Trump’s lawyer laid out his defense on the Sunday talk shows last weekend. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Explaining the Michigan Fake Electors Prosecution
Why did Michigan become a center of conspiracy theories during the 2020 election? -
ChinaTalk: Culture Month! Painting in Premodern China
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The Fulton County Indictment: An Initial Examination
The document is unlike anything else pending against Trump in the scope of its allegations of criminality.
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L.G.M.L. v. Noem: A Hearing Diary
A play-by-play of the preliminary injunction hearing in the suit to prevent the removal of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala. -
When the Vibes Are Off: The Security Risks of AI-Generated Code
Vibe coding produces software riddled with insecurities. Will risk management and regulatory compliance, too, fall victim to the vibes? -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Sept. 12
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump.