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Today's Headlines and Commentary
Nuclear negotiations with Iran have been extended through the weekend. According to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, the United States is prepared to keep working toward a deal but will “call an end t... -
Statement from the Taliban: "Concerning Its Political Affairs"
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The Resurgence of the Terrorism-Prevention Paradigm for Law Enforcement
Interesting piece in the Post today, highlighting the recent spate of ISIL-related arrests in the US. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Once again and a week past deadline, we learn that nuclear negotiations with Iran may be nearing a conclusion. The AP reports on a series of “vague but seemingly hopeful pronouncements from participants,... -
Thoughts on Encryption and Going Dark: Part I
FBI Director James Comey has been on a public offensive of late, arguing against end-to-end encryption that prevents law enforcement access to communications even when authorities have appropriate legal ... -
Debating the Deal: Understanding Five Core Issues at Stake in an Iran Nuclear Accord
On the heels of historic developments at home, the Obama administration found its attention drawn to the world, where the Greek default threatens and openings to Cuba and Iran beckon. For the White House... -
A Response to Paul Rosenzweig's Modest Proposal on Encryption
Paul proposes a simple rule -- "encryption providers may be required to adopt a government sponsored "back door" technology if, and only if, the methodology for that technology has been published publicl... -
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast, Episode #74: An Interview with Catherine Lotrionte
Our guest commentator for episode 74 is Catherine Lotrionte, a recognized expert on international cyberlaw and the associate director of the Institute for Law, Science and Global Security at Georgetown U... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The U.S. strategy in Iraq and Syria continues to underperform, at least when it comes to training moderate Syrian rebels to take on the Islamic State. -
Senator Wyden on FBI Director Comey and "Going Dark"
Awesome, and apropos of an ongoing congressional hearing: Senator Ron Wyden's office has, with the use of Genius, responded to FBI Director James Comey's earlier Lawfare piece on "Going Dark" and encrypt... -
Senate Hearings on "Going Dark"
Both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold hearings today on strong encrpytion, privacy, and the threat of "Going Dark." The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing ... -
Testing Encryption Insecurity: A Modest Proposal
Co-blogger Susan Landau has yet another thoughtful post on the insecurity of back door encryption requirements -- what she calls mandating insecurity. She calls it magical thinking, which is perhaps a ...
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