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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the New Year’s shooting in an Istanbul nightclub, which killed at least 39 people, The New York Times reports. -
Russia’s Shaky Ceasefire in Syria, the Islamic State’s Deadly New Year’s Attacks, and Kerry’s Valedictory on the Peace Process
New Syria Ceasefire Holding for Now -
What Does It Mean to Be At War with “Radical Islam”? On the Attractions and Dangers of a Vague Term
Who is the enemy in American counterterrorism? Is it the Islamic State, the broader jihadist movement, or a set of ideas about the role of religious and politics, often labeled “radical Islam?” -
Hoover Book Soiree: Jameel Jaffer on "The Drone Memos: Targeted Killing, Secrecy, and the Law"
The next in our series of book soirees at the Hoover Institution will take place from 5-7 pm on Monday, January 9, when Jack will interview Jameel Jaffer on his new book The Drone Memos: Targeted Killing... -
Response to Steve Vladeck on the Hernandez Briefing
My recent post on the top-side briefing in Hernandez v. Mesa, the Fourth Amendment cross-border shooting case pending at the Supreme Court, struck a nerve with my friend Steve Vladeck, who is one of the ... -
Why Has the EU Made So Few Adequacy Determinations?
Data is a "magic material" that "is becoming the fuel for innovation,” says former European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes. But getting this “magic material” out of the EU is a complicated busin... -
An Art Museum Amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
A little-noticed bill to amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (“FSIA”) passed both houses of Congress in December and was signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 16, 2016. -
What Would Be a Sufficiently Strong Response to Russian Hacking of the U.S. Election?
A variety of recent reports have noted complaints that the sanctions on Russia for its meddling in the November election are insufficient. For example, -
Water Wars: Ringing in the New Year with Chinese Characteristics
Chinese aircraft carrier conducts groundbreaking naval exercises -
Obama Administration Announces Sanctions For Russian Election Interference
As expected, the Obama Administration today announced some of its response to Russian interference in the U.S. election. -
Don't Forget Your End-of-Year Contribution to Lawfare
If you are one of the many readers who has donated to Lawfare this year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you. Your support means a great deal to us as we continue to grow. This year has seen ast... -
Judge Lamberth Orders SSCI Report Turned Over to the Court
The other day, Quinta and I noted that counsel for Abd al Rahim Al-Nashiri had asked the court in his habeas case to have a copy of the Senate Intelligence Committee's interrogation report filed under se...
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