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Jihadology Podcast: The Syrian Jihad: A History
Charles Lister comes back on the show for an in-depth discussion on jihadism in Syria. Some of the topics covered include: -
Paying Down the Cybersecurity Debt - Event at Intel on December 1
Join us at Intel on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 from 5:00-6:30 pm for a discussion on the investments and policy framework necessary to close the existing gap in cybersecurity. The evening will begin wit... -
The Week That Will Be
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France's Extended State of Emergency: What New Powers Did the Government Get?
Yesterday, French President François Hollande signed into law a bill that extends the state of emergency for three months and expands the government’s already broad police powers. Passed in haste, the la... -
We Were Wrong About ISIS
Editor’s Note: For over a decade, the Islamic State and its predecessors focused almost exclusively on Iraq, Syria, and their neighbors. The downing of the Russian airplane over the Sinai Peninsula and e... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Charlie Savage on ‘Power Wars’
At the last Hoover Book Soiree—and if you have not attended one yet, you really should—Charlie Savage, New York Times national security reporter and author of the newly released book Power Wars: Inside O... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
This week, Lawfare introduced Susan Hennessey as its new managing editor. Please join us in welcoming her (back) to the Lawfare team, and follow her on Twitter! -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Mali this morning, leaving at least 20 dead after a prolonged hostage situation. The attackers entered the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako between 7:00 and 7:30 am local tim... -
Hot Commodities: Tidal Waves and Tanker Trucks
Tidal Waves and Tanker Trucks The Islamic State’s money comes in significant part from energy. So if the world is going to take on ISIS in a serious way, it’s going to have to take on its energy resourc... -
The Faces of those "Rabid Dogs"
We want leaders who are not only smart but who care about other people. Now, at the same time, we must balance safety against just being a humanitarian. For instance, if there’s a rabid dog running aro... -
Bulk NSA Internet Program Shows the Complete Incoherence of Surveillance Law
The NSA ended its program involving bulk collection of Internet metadata inside the United States in 2011. This Internet metadata program was the genesis of the legal theory that authorizes bulk collect... -
Water Wars: Maritime Disputes Feature Prominently During Int’l Summit Circuit
By week’s end, the major players in the South and East China Sea will have participated in three separate international conferences touching on tensions in the Asian-Pacific. The meetings include the G-2...
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