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Today's Headlines and Commentary
Today has been characterized as “Decision Day” at the NATO Summit in Wales, and so far, the moment appears to be living up to its appellation. The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatist forces ... -
DOD Confirms Death of Ahmed Godane
The White House has just released a statement confirming the death of Ahmed Godane, the leader of Al Shabaab in Somalia. According to the statement, the U.S. military targeted Godane in a successful air ... -
Cyborgs! Law and Policy Implications
And now for something completely different: Cyborgs. No, this is not a joke. For years, certain technology enthusiasts have floated variations on the question of whether we are becoming cyborgs---or alre... -
European Court of Human Rights Takes on Extraditions to the U.S.: Trabelsi v. Belgium
The European Court of Human Rights released its opinion in the case of Trabelsi v. -
DOJ AND ODNI Support Leahy NSA Reform Bill
It looks like it's time for Lawfare to update an old post of ours, "Who is Saying What about the Leahy Surveillance Bill." On September 2, Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intellig... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
As ambassadors from NATO member countries gather in Europe to discuss crises in Ukraine, Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere, more details about a possible ceasefire in Eastern Europe are emerging. Russian Presid... -
Dan Carlin's "Hardcore History" on World War I
Wow, this is really impressive. On a podcast called "Hardcore History," a fellow named Dan Carlin is doing a lengthy series on World War I. The episodes run between three and four hours each, and Carlin ... -
Transatlantic Dialogue on International Law and Armed Conflict: When Does LOAC Cease to Apply?
As Dapo Akande of Oxford and Tracey Begley of the ICRC explain here and here, the next few weeks will see a series of short pieces posted here at Lawfare, at EJIL:Talk! -
NCTC Director Matthew Olsen's Speech at Brookings on ISIS
Here's the transcript. The speech opens: This past May, a man walked into a Jewish Museum in Belgium and opened fire, killing four. The suspect, a 29-year old French-national, had recently returned from ... -
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast, Episode #32: An Interview with David Hoffman
We’re back! After a much needed hiatus, during which we shared wilderness paths with bison, woke up to wolf cries, and celebrated the value of ibuprofen, the Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast is back on the net. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Yesterday, Ben Bissell and Cody shared news of a video, depicting the murder of American journalist Steven Sotloff by a jihadist representing the Islamic State. According to the Associated Press, U.S. -
Lawyer for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Resigns From Army
Some recent military commissions news: On August 26th, Major Jason Wright, one of the attorneys representing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, resigned from the Army after he was ordered to leave the legal team re...
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