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The Lawfare Podcast: John Bolton’s Book is Out of the Barn
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The Flood of Online Misinformation Around the George Floyd Protests
Numerous individuals and groups are posing—both online and in person—as members of groups they oppose. Malign state actors have also begun to enter the fray. -
Fault Lines: A House Divided
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How Debates About Police Reform Echo Arguments Over Counterinsurgency
In both debates, the central question is one of scope: How much should the police and military be asked to do in creating and maintaining safety and stability, and how competent are they to do what is be... -
Five Questions About Geoffrey Berman’s Removal
Congress should investigate what just happened in the Southern District of New York. -
The Challenges of Effective Counterterrorism Intelligence in the 2020s
Emerging trends in terrorist attacks will present new challenges for agencies working to prevent them. -
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
Court Declines to Block Release of Bolton's Book
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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
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The Justice Department’s Thoughtful Proposals for Section 230 Reform
Without grandstanding, the Justice Department’s report on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act offers several proposals that ought to have bipartisan appeal. -
Why Do Some Protests Turn Violent and Others Don’t?
Protests against police brutality and coronavirus lockdowns have gripped the U.S. in recent weeks. Examining both protests simultaneously provides an opportunity to better understand the nature of violen... -
Troops Clash Along Chinese-Indian Border; U.S. and China Hold High-Level Diplomatic Talks
Lawfare's biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy and national security news. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Mira Rapp-Hooper on 'Shields of the Republic'
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As India and China Clash, JFK’s ‘Forgotten Crisis’ Is Back
The costs of escalating conflict along the China-India border are greater than they were in 1962. Both sides know they must avoid the worst-case scenario. -
A Quick Analysis of Bolton’s Response to the Government’s Emergency Request for Prior Restraint
Bolton’s lawyers persuasively argue that the court lacks the authority to issue the requested injunction. They also show why his non-disclosure agreements are narrower than the government portrays, and... -
Why Was Tear Gas Used to Quell American Protests?
Most governments consider tear gas a weapon of war yet routinely use it against their own populations during periods of internal unrest. The history is complicated. -
Questions for the Government in the Bolton Book TRO Hearing(s)
Judge Lamberth will convene a hearing on June 19 at 1:00 p.m. to consider the government's petition for a temporary restraining order and motion for preliminary injunction. What are the relevant legal is... -
The Supreme Court Rules That Trump’s DACA Rescission Doesn’t Pass Muster
As in the 2019 census case, Chief Justice John Roberts was not convinced by the administration’s justification for the policy change. -
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Can the Military Fight Climate Change?
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Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance Demands Broader Data Protections
As adversary surveillance capabilities expand, the U.S. national security community faces grave threats. Broader data protections can help.