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Fights Among Friends: Trump’s Tariffs and the Global Trading Regime
Since March, the new Section 232 tariffs have put the trade world in a frenzy. The president has invoked an obscure national-security trade clause and seemingly disrupted America’s relationships with its... -
The Central Issue Before the D.C. Circuit on Friday in Doe v. Mattis
When the D.C. Circuit hears oral argument in Doe v. -
Last Week at the Military Commissions: Al-Iraqi Back in Motion
The military commission trying alleged al-Qaeda commander Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi reconvened in public session on April 17 after a break in proceedings since February. -
The Easy Way Forward on Trump v. Hawaii
This morning, I attended oral arguments in Trump v. Hawaii. The only surprise (and a pleasant one at that) was that Lin-Manuel Miranda—the creator of the Broadway smash hit Hamilton—was kind enough to si... -
ATS, RIP?
By now, most Lawfare readers will be aware of the issues before the Supreme Court in Jesner v. Arab Bank, which was decided yesterday. The plaintiffs/petitioners—foreign victims of overseas terrorist att... -
The National Security Law Podcast: Everyone Knows It Is Saudi Arabia!
We have much to discuss in the world of national security and law this week, including but not limited to the worst-kept secret in the world. To wit: -
The Lawfare Podcast: Lisa Monaco and Wayne Williams on Protecting the 2018 Election
On April 10, at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s Verify conference, Eric Rosenbach, co-head of the Belfer Center at Harvard, moderated a conversation on election security between Lisa Monaco, w... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The man suspected of plowing a rental van into pedestrians in northern Toronto on Monday has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder, though his motive is sti... -
European Leaders Make Case for Iran Deal in Meetings with Trump
France and Germany Apply Diplomatic Pressure ahead of Trump’s Iran Deal Decision -
Document: Supreme Court Rules in Jesner v. Arab Bank
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued the following opinion in Jesner v. Arab Bank, which held that foreign corporations cannot be held liable under the Alien Tort Statute. -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: News Roundup
In a news-only episode, we get a cook’s tour of the RSA conference from attendees Paul Rosenzweig, Jim Lewis, and Stewart Baker. Top trends we saw at RSA: more nations attacking cybersecurity firms over ... -
Taking the Pulse of the FBI One Year Into Trump’s Tenure
Last year, in the wake of President Trump’s controversial decision to fire FBI director James Comey, several media organizations—including Lawfare—took a special interest in the “climate survey” that the...
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