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Game of Thrones Net Assessment
In the spirit of enjoying a little bit of light hearted diversion, I offer this link to a semi-serious analysis of the prospects of Daenrys Targaryen reclaiming the Iron Throne of Westros. The assessmen... -
Today's Headlines and Commenary
Despite recent losses at the hands of internationally backed forces in Syria, Iraq and Libya, Islamic State militants have displayed stubborn resilience, delivering strong counteroffensives in all three ... -
Disappointing DOD Inspector General Report on Pre-Publication Review
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Rational Security: The "I'm Crazy, How are You?" Edition
The American political system has gone insane. The great Jonathan Rauch makes a guest appearance on the show to discuss his new Atlantic cover story on "How American Politics Went Insane" and what insane... -
The Muslim World and the Challenge of Modernity
The issue of compatibility of Islam and modern liberal democratic values keeps on creeping into the public debate following each terrorist attack and each tragic development in the Middle East, and there... -
Brennan's Recent Testimony on Encryption
In a recent post, Bruce Schneier says that “CIA Director John Brennan Pretends Foreign Cryptography Doesn't Exist”, and suggests that Brennan is either lying or ignorant. Bruce cites, in full, the relev... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In response to yesterday’s suicide bombing on Jordan’s border with Syria, Amman has declared its borders with Syria and Iraq to be closed military zones. The attack consisted of a truck “full of explosiv... -
California Terrorism Update
Yesterday in the Central District of California, Muhanad Badawi and Nader Elhuzayel—two men from Anaheim—were convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State. A... -
A Face-Palmingly Bad Argument on Guantanamo
The New York Times's latest editorial on Guantanamo is so packed full of confused thinking and weird non-sequiturs that I want to go through its claims and logic (such as it is) line by line. Published ... -
An ISIS AUMF after Orlando? Don’t Count on It
The country’s reaction to the heartbreaking massacre in Orlando has been dispiritingly predictable. When guns—and seemingly no other weapon—are involved in a national tragedy, initial talk of unity rapid... -
The Obama Administration’s Views on the Legality of Intervention in Syria Without Congressional or U.N. Security Council Support
As the Obama administration approaches its end, it is interesting to watch former Obama administration officials debate and disagree about its legal legacy. The most recent episode came in response to th... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In June, 2014, the Islamic State stunned the world when the terrorist organization seized the city of Mosul from Iraqi soldiers who dropped their weapons and fled. Just two years later, the would-be cali...
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