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Second-Term Obama Administration Policy on Extra-AUMF Threats
As Ben noted, I have a short essay on extra-AUMF threats as part of a Hoover Institution Task Force on National Security and Law series. Drawing on Bobby’s important paper on the topic, I briefly explai... -
Russian Strategy for Cyberspace
From the Atlantic Organization for Security (AOS), here is a partially translated document from the Russia’s Defense Ministry that apparently reflects Russia’s strategy for cyberwar. (H/t Herb Lin.) Fr... -
Hoover Task Force Short Essays on "Second Term Challenges at the Intersection of National Security and Law"
The Hoover Institution Task Force on National Security and Law is releasing a series of short essays entitled "Second Term Challenges at the Intersection of National Security and Law." The task force, of... -
UN Assistance Mission Report on Torture in Afghan Detention Centers
Over the weekend, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan ("UNAMA") released its report on the treatment of conflict-related detainees in Afghan prisons. Needless to say, it's not terribly u... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Nerd alert: For those pining for more about unmanned technologies, tune in to PBS tonight for NOVA's latest undertaking, "Rise of the Drones." Check out the preview here, and Mike Hale's review of the pr... -
Drones on 16th Street
Somehow, I doubt the FAA would mind these drones over D.C. airspace. Inauguration day drone protest. Hat tip: Josh Gerstein -
Drone Strike Cake
From a reader who bakes hard national security choices. -
Petitioner's Supplemental Brief in al-Bahlul
Here 'tis. From the supplemental brief's "Summary of Argument" section: -
Today’s Headlines and Commentary
We’re back after inauguration weekend. The President has been sworn in for a second time. The vice president ditto. Neither the chief justice nor the President messed up their lines this time. And if you... -
Letter in Support of Brennan Nomination
I'm pleased to report that a group of former Obama Administration lawyers (including yours truly) has just submitted to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence a letter expressing our strong support ... -
An Amended Hearing Agenda, and More Conspiracy Charge News in the 9/11 Case
Fresh from a security scrub are these two items in United States v. Mohammed et. -
Lethal Force Beyond the Battlefield: The Post's "Playbook" Article
The Post ran an important story on Saturday, building on its earlier reporting concerning the development of a "disposition matrix" and other tools for the management of the counterterrorism enterprise. ...
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