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Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast: Interview with Jim Miller
In this episode, we interview Jim Miller, co-chair of a Defense Science Board panel that reported on how the US is postured for cyberconflict and the importance of deterrence. The short answer: deterring... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In June 2016, Donald Trump Jr. met with a Kremlin-connected lawyer who promised to provide damaging information about Hillary Clinton, The New York Times reports. In the meeting, which included adviser J... -
The Week That Will Be
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What Public Opinion of the Russia Investigations Reveals About Trust in Democratic Institutions
Recent polling data on the Russia investigation underscores the degree to which partisanship taints Americans’ assessment of security politics. Not only are Americans intensely polarized in their assessm... -
ODNI Releases Gates Procedures Governing Congressional Identity Information
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has released documents governing intelligence community dissemination of information regarding members of Congress and congressional staff, known as th... -
Moving Forward on Cyber Norms, Domestically
Several analysts, including Mike Schmitt and Liis Vihul at Just Security and Arun Sukumar at Lawfare, have highlighted (here and here) the collapse of the 2017 Group of Government Experts on Developments... -
What Sort of Issue is Immigration?
Exactly what type of issue is the question of immigration? The question may seem overly theoretical, but how you answer it very much sets the frame for how you then deal with the question. -
Reminder, July 12 Hoover Book Soiree: Graham Allison on "Thucydides's Trap"
Remember to join us at Hoover this Wednesday, July 12, when Jack Goldsmith will interview Graham Allison on his new book, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?. -
Twenty Questions for Christopher Wray
Christopher Wray will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week as the committee considers his nomination to be the new Director of the FBI. Here are twenty questions I urge senators to ask ... -
Terrorists and Territory: What Jordan Can Teach Us about Managing Jihadists
Editor’s Note: Since 9/11, the United States has pushed all its allies to crack down on terrorism to prevent them from launching attacks or aiding others who might do so. President Trump has doubled down... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Matt Tait on Recent Events in Cybersecurity
This week, Ben discusses recent events in cybersecurity with Matt Tait. Matt shared his views on WannaCry, NotPetya, and what companies and governments can do to protect against such attacks in the futur... -
Refugee EO Stay: Ninth Circuit Dismisses Hawaii’s Appeal But Draws a Roadmap for Future Litigation
Acting quickly, the Ninth Circuit on Friday dismissed Hawaii’s appeal of Hawaii District Judge Derrick Watson’s denial of the state’s motion to clarify the Supreme Court’s stay regarding President Trump’...
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