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Was Jan. 6 an Intelligence Failure, a Police Failure or Both?
Testimony last week from former Capitol security officials raises important questions about the FBI’s performance of its own function. -
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The Real Lesson of the Texas Power Debacle
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Eighth Circuit Strikes Down Arkansas’s Anti-BDS Law
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The Lawfare Podcast: Your Questions on Iraq
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The Week That Will Be
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President Biden’s Inaugural War Powers Report
On Feb. 25, Biden ordered airstrikes against targets in eastern Syria. His subsequent letter to Congress under the War Powers Resolution is notable in several ways. -
Civil Society Should Be at the Center of Foreign Policy
In an era of democratic backsliding, governments are increasingly disconnected from citizens. The Biden administration should elevate engagement with civil society in response. -
What the UAE Weapons Deal Says About the United States and Its Alliances
When U.S. partners "do their fair share," they're also more likely to pursue independent foreign policies. -
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Director of National Intelligence Declassifies Intelligence Report on Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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The Oversight Board Moment You Should’ve Been Waiting For: Facebook Responds to the First Set of Decisions
Facebook said it committed to action as a result of nearly two-thirds of the FOB’s recommendations. This is too rosy a picture, but the responses do show promise and the value of a more open dialogue abo... -
ChinaTalk: Beyond Espionage: China's Quest for Foreign Technology
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The Lawfare Podcast: Mary Anne Franks on Section 230
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Suing Trump Over the Capitol Riot: A Preliminary Assessment
Under a Reconstruction-era statute, a new lawsuit aims to hold former President Donald Trump and others responsible for the events of Jan. 6. But can it succeed? -
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Lawfare Live: Restoring Federal Government Ethics and the Rule of Law
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House Financial Services Subcommitee Holds Hearing on Thwarting Domestic Terrorism Funding
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Fault Lines: JCPOA Redux and FacePlant in Australia
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A New Geostrategic Environment Demands New Principles for U.S. Multilateral Diplomacy
While the Biden administration’s early moves to reengage the international institutional order are important first steps, today’s more competitive global landscape requires a broader shift in U.S. multil...
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Beyond Jus ad Bellum: A Rejoinder to Faisal Kutty’s Analysis of Israel’s June 2025 Strikes
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