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The Tenth Year Anniversary of UNSCR 1593, Which Referred the Situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court
Ten years ago today, on March 31, 2005, the U.N. Security Council adopted resolution 1593, which referred the situation in Darfur, Sudan, to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for investi... -
"The Future of Violence" on Diane Rehm
This morning, Gabriella Blum and I had the pleasure of appearing on the Diane Rehm Show to discuss The Future of Violence: Robots and Germs, Hackers and Drones---Confronting A New Age of Threat. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Shots were fired this morning at Fort Meade after two people in a vehicle attempted to ram a gate leading to the National Security Agency. The Washington Post reports that one person was killed and at le... -
International Legal Justification for the Yemen Intervention: Blink and Miss It
There has been surprisingly little discussion about the international legal justification for the airstrikes in Yemen that are being led by the Saudis. Other than a Just Security post that tackles some o... -
The Week That Will Be
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The Foreign Policy Essay: China’s North Korean Challenge
Editor’s Note: North Korea has long been a thorny problem for the United States as an erratic nuclear power that threatens America’s regional allies. Yet the problem may be even bigger for China, which h... -
The Maritime Top Line: Defense Budgets in the Pacific Littoral
In recent years, analysts have devoted much attention to the fact that China continues to increase its defense spending by double-digit percentages annually. They have also focused on fiscal constraints ... -
The Lawfare Podcast: "ISIS: The State of Terror"
This week, Brookings hosted a book launch with Jessica Stern and co-author J.M. Berger for their new book, ISIS: The State of Terror. -
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Wednesday, Cody shared the news that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The New York Times editorial board responded to the news by questioning the wi... -
The ISIS Guide to Holy War, or Lonely Planet: Islamic State
“You can also bring cardigans.” This is sartorial advice from the hardened jihadist recruiter behind a new travel guide for the Islamic State. Are you looking to fulfill your ambitions of touring the... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
A Saudi-led coalition continued its bombing campaign in Yemen on Friday, targeting Houthi forces and installations for the second straight day. The Associated Press reports that the strikes hit at least ... -
Where are the Section 215 Cases -- and What Impact Will They Have?
Section 215, the law that has been interpreted to authorize the controversial bulk telephony metadata program, will sunset in about two months -- on June 1, 2015 -- unless Congress acts. The White House...
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