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The Foreign Policy Essay: Thoughts on Counterterrorism and "Blowback"
That counterterrorism instruments often fail is no surprise—terrorists are tough targets, after all. At times, however, these instruments can actually backfire. Such “blowback” can take many forms and is... -
More on Passport Revocation and Temporary Exclusion: The New Counter-Terrorism Bill in the U.K.
The United Kingdom’s Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, HC Bill 127, had its first reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday, November 26. -
How to Deep Fry a Turkey Safely
My favorite ever Washington Post editorial was this one, entitled "A Deep-Fried Thanksgiving Tradition," which was a sort of comic meditation on the dangers and attractions of the deep-fried turkey. -
The Rahmatullah Saga Goes On
Last week, a British court allowed civil tort claims against the British government to proceed. In Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence, the High Court (Queen’s Bench Division) held that a former Pakistani... -
Bruce Fein’s Revealing Defense of Senator Paul’s Draft Declaration of War
Earlier this week I analyzed Senator Paul’s proposed war declaration. Bruce Fein has a spirited defense of Senator Paul’s draft (which includes a swipe at me for asking an “obtuse[e]” question). But th... -
Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Edition
Editor’s note: For quite a while now, social media enthusiasts have been using the hashtag #tbt (or, in long-form, “Throwback Thursday”) as a way to reminisce about the past. Now Lawfare has decided to g... -
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast, Episode #44: An Interview with Sal Stolfo
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Jeh Johnson for Secretary of Homeland Security
Rumor has it, that Jeh Johnson, the current Secretary of DHS, is being considered for appointment as the next Secretary of Defense. Don't do it Mr. -
What Does the Swiss Coat of Arms Have to do with the Immigration Imbroglio?
If you peruse the darker corners of the U.S. criminal code---as I used to do in my youthful efforts to educate myself in law without going to law school---you'll eventually stumble across 18 U.S.C. § 708... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Shortly after Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced he would be stepping down, it appears that two top contenders to serve as his replacement have taken themselves out of the running. In a letter to... -
China's ADIZ at One Year
A year ago this week, China abruptly declared an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) covering a large area of the East China Sea, including islands the legal possession of which China disputes with Ja...
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