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Qualcomm v. Broadcom: A National Security Issue
Late last month, I wrote about the draft proposal from the Trump administration to nationalize the American 5G network as a way of protecting it against foreign influence. Though I was skeptical of the m... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In a tweet on Wednesday, President Trump criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for relying on the inspector general to investigate alleged government surveillance abuses, the Washington Post reports. -
Summaries: Commerce Section 232 and GAO Cybersecurity Framework Adoption Reports
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Protecting the Future of Cross-Border Data Flows
This year is off to a quick start in shaping the future of cross-border data flows on the Internet. Earlier this month, Sen. Orrin Hatch introduced the “CLOUD Act,” which drew bipartisan backing in the C... -
The British are Coming to the South China Sea, and It's About Time
British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson recently announced that the Royal Navy would be conducting a South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) after its visit to Australia later this yea... -
Al Shimari v. CACI: Further Supreme Court Guidance Needed on the Alien Tort Statute
The recent ruling by the Eastern District of Virginia in Al Shimari, et. al. v. CACI highlights the need for further guidance from the Supreme Court—or even better, Congress—regarding the scope and natur... -
Female Service in the IDF: The Challenge of an 'Integrated' Army
Alongside its longstanding security challenges, the state of Israel has also been grappling in recent years with an intense controversy over the service of women in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). -
The Lawfare Podcast: Dan Radosh on ‘Liberty Crossing’
Spy movies and television shows often overlook the analysts who make sense of the nation’s intelligence. That changes with the premiere of “Liberty Crossing,” a workplace comedy co-created by “Daily Show... -
Analysis of Microsoft-Ireland Supreme Court Oral Argument
The Supreme Court heard oral argument today in Microsoft’s ongoing dispute with the U.S. government over Irish-held data. The lead-up to the case is summarized here and my recap of oral argument is here. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, NSA director Adm. Mike Rogers admitted that President Trump has not formally asked him how to defeat Russia’s ongoing attempts to hack Am... -
Obfuscating Obstruction
Thus far, my argument with former federal prosecutor and National Review columnist Andrew C. McCarthy has been about whether and how the president can be held to account for obstruction of justice. Havin... -
Recap: Oral Arguments in Microsoft-Ireland
The Supreme Court heard oral argument Tuesday morning in United States v. Microsoft Corp.—a case that readers will by now be familiar with. (See a fantastic summary of Lawfare coverage here).
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