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Understanding South Africa v. Israel at the International Court of Justice
The parties’ positions, the definition of genocide, and what comes next in South Africa’s application against Israel. -
An International Path Forward on National Security Access to Personal Data
National security agencies should turn their commitment to accountability in handling personal data into an international legal framework. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Greg Johnsen and Scott Anderson on the Fight Against the Houthis
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Why the United States Is Losing the Tech War With China
The U.S. position in the global value chain puts it at a disadvantage, and Washington's confrontational policies are making things worse. -
White House Releases 48-hour War Powers Report on Yemen Strikes
President Biden sent a War Powers Resolution letter to the speaker of the house notifying lawmakers of the U.S.’s Jan. 11 strikes on the Houthis. -
South Africa and Israel Deliver Oral Arguments in ICJ Case Alleging Genocide
The legal teams of South Africa and Israel delivered arguments at The Hague on Jan. 11 and 12, respectively. -
The Lawfare Podcast, Trump's Trials and Tribulations: The 14th Amendment Goes to the Supreme Court
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Lawfare No Bull: ICJ Hears South Africa’s Oral Arguments in Genocide Case Against Israel
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The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
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Fire Lloyd Austin
We’re sorry he has been ill and wish him a swift recovery. His conduct is not acceptable in a democratic society in which the Pentagon serves a civilian president. -
Pentagon Improperly Tracked $1 Billion of Arms to Ukraine, Per Watchdog Report
The Pentagon’s inspector general reports that 59 percent of the value of small arms sent to Ukraine remained delinquent. -
Russia’s Cyberwar + Predatory Sparrow in the Middle East
The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial
What are the legal issues at stake in former President Trump's civil fraud case? -
Section 3 and the Specter of Political Violence
The U.S. government must take seriously the political violence that could follow a Supreme Court decision disqualifying former President Trump from the ballot. -
Rational Security: The “Courtroom Drama” Edition
This week, Quinta and Scott were joined by Lawfare Executive Editor Natalie Orpett to discuss the week’s big national security and courtroom news. -
The HCJ Strikes Back: Israel’s Supreme Court Pulls the Plug on “Judicial Reform”
Two judgments issued by the Supreme Court in the first week of 2024 deal a decisive blow to the Netanyahu government’s efforts to radically rebalance the branches of government. -
Chatter: “The Day After” and Dad with A. B. Stoddard
The television movie, “The Day After," graphically depicted the effects of a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Yuval Shany and Amichai Cohen on the Israeli Supreme Court's Bombshell
What are the implications of the Israeli Supreme Court's decision striking down Prime Minister Netanyahu's judicial reform legislation? -
Lawfare Live: Trump's Trials and Tribulations, Jan. 11
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Trump and Smith: Reunited at the D.C. Circuit
The former president shows up for his first D.C. Circuit argument.
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Why the U.S. Military Has Never Threatened Civilian Governance
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Lawfare Daily: The U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq and the Future of the Iraq-U.S. Relationship
A panel of Iraq experts discusses what the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq means for the region.
