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Examining an FBI Hacking Warrant
The FBI hacks people. What do their warrants look like? -
Hoover Book Soiree: Adam Segal on the Hacked World Order
The next in our series of Hoover Book Soirees will take place at the Hoover Institution's Washington Office will take place March 28, when Jack interviews Adam Segal about his new book, The Hacked World ... -
Merrick Garland, National Security Lawyer
Judge Merrick Garland has some experience with what he is about to go through: being stonewalled by senators who profess to have nothing against him. Back in 1995, when he was nominated to the D.C. Circu... -
President Obama Announces Merrick Garland as SCOTUS Nominee
Today, President Obama announced Merrick Garland as his nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. -
Apple's Reply: Round Two
First came the motion to compel Apple to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters; then Apple's motion to vacate; then the government's opposition to that motion. And now we have Apple's r... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Charlie Savage’s lede today, as part of a story about the United State’s recent military operations against al Shabaab, brings us all the context we need for today’s news: -
Putin’s Announcement on Russia: Unexpected but not Surprising
Unexpected but not surprising. This is indeed how I would describe the decision by Putin to withdraw his troops from Syria at this stage. The timing of the decision was surprising to most, including myse... -
A New Front in the Second Crypto War
Don’t look now but a new front is about to open up in the Second Crypto War. The Hill reports that the encryption legislation being drafted by Senate Intelligence Committee leaders Richard Burr and Diann... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Only hours ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unexpected announcement, saying that the “main part” of Russian military forces will withdraw from Syria. Putin explained that “the principal task... -
How the ICC Selects Its Cases
The ICC prosecutor’s office (OTP) has released a new draft policy paper, which includes material relevant for understanding how the office could conduct sensitive future investigations. Specifically, the... -
Taking Stock of the Snoopers' Charter: The U.K.’s Investigatory Powers Bill
The United Kingdom is considering its largest overhaul of laws governing electronic surveillance in 15 years. On March 1, the U.K. Home Secretary, Theresa May, introduced the Investigatory Powers Bill, a... -
Terror and Jauntiness
Le Monde in Paris ran a story a few weeks ago by Luc Leroux reporting on a fifteen-year-old boy in Marseille who attacked a Jew in the street with a machete, and one element of the story cries out for co...
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