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UK Air Strike in Syria (with France and Australia Not Far Behind)
Bobby posted on Monday about the UK decision to target and kill a UK national in Syria who was part of ISIS. (Another UK national also died in the strike.) Bobby’s post discusses the similarities betwe... -
How Anwar al-Awlaki Came to Be Targeted With an Armed Drone
Objective Troy: A Terrorist, a President, and the Rise of the Drone By Scott Shane Published by Tim Duggan Books (2015) Nearly three years ago, testifying before a congressional hearing, I observed t... -
Hillary Clinton Addresses the Iran Deal at Brookings
At the Brookings Institution, Hillary Clinton addressed the Iran deal and its implications for the future of national security and U.S. foreign policy in the region. You can watch the full event below:... -
New GITMO Recidivism Report Shows Increase in Detainees Suspected of Reengaging
The latest ODNI recidivism report can be found here. Its predecessor, which was released in March, is available here. A few brief takeaways: -
Brookings Debate - How Should Congress Vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal?
The Brookings Institution hosted a debate on how Congress should vote on the Iran nuclear deal. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
This Labor Day weekend saw a flurry of activity as European leaders attempted to grapple with the growing migration and refugee crisis. German Chancellor Angela Merkel led the charge with a promise to al... -
Is TrueCrypt Cracked?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about A Puzzling Encryption Story. The post reported a news story about a Florida man who had kept classified material on his computer protected by the TrueCrypt encryption prog... -
Medical Care in Armed Conflict: IHL and State Responses to Terrorism
In armed conflicts involving terrorists, should we consider medical care a form of illegitimate support to the terrorists? Should a state be allowed to punish those who provide impartial care to wounded ... -
A British Anwar al-Awlaki Scenario? UK Targets British ISIL Member, in Syria, on an Imminent/Continuous Threat Theory
BBC News has the details here. To be clear, the novelty here is not British involvement in the use of lethal force against an ISIL target, nor simply the fact that a British citizen (Reyaad Khan of Card... -
The Week That Will Be
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Reconceptualizing the Link between Energy and Security
Editor’s Note: Energy markets are at the core of many national security debates. Whether it’s a discussion about Iran’s nuclear program, the importance of Libya, or China’s role in the world, questions a... -
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Tuesday, we celebrated Lawfare’s 5th birthday, and in traditional fashion, we observed the day with a cake for the handmaidens of power. In all seriousness, we’d like to extend a very sincere thank yo...
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