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Video and Testimony: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held an open hearing on "Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons." The hearing took place after the committee's business meeting at 10 a.m. EST on Nov. 14.... -
Saudi Power Play Sends Shockwaves Abroad
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Live Blog: House Judiciary Committee Hearing: Attorney General Jeff Sessions
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This Week at the Military Commissions, 11/7: Pretrial Proceedings Continue (Part II)
Military commission proceedings in United States v. al-Nashiri continued Nov. 7 with military judge Col. Vance Spath presiding. Judge Advocate General Lt. Alaric Piette remains the sole counsel for the d... -
The NDAA FY'18's Cyber Provisions: What Emerged from Conference?
The next National Defense Authorization Act (the NDAA FY’18) is nearing the finish line. A Conference Report is now available, and so the time has come for a closer look at some of the key provisions of... -
Document: NDAA 2018 Conference Report
The conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2018 was released on Nov. 9. You can read the full document below: -
Philip B. Heymann: The Art of the Cover Up: Watergate
Lawfare is pleased to announce the publication of a new paper in the Lawfare Research Paper Series: The Art of the Cover Up: Watergate, by Philip B. Heymann, law professor at Harvard Law School and forme... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
President Donald Trump praised his “great relationship” with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after meeting with him during a summit in Manila, the New York Times reported. White House Press Secretar... -
This Week at the Military Commissions, 11/3: Pretrial Proceedings Continue (Part I)
Continuing with pretrial proceedings in United States v. al-Nashiri—which relates to the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole—military judge Col. Vance Spath called the commission to order Nov. 3 at 9:00 am. Def... -
The Next Wave of AUMF Expansion? The Islamic State’s Global Affiliates
The 2001 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) authorizes the president to use force against “those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided ... -
The Week That Will Be
Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar) Monday, November 13 at 10:00 am: The Brookings Institution will host a panel of experts to explore the question: Is There Really a Military Read... -
CFIUS Reform and U.S. Government Concerns over Chinese Investment: A Primer
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