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New Reports from CRS
Here are two new studies coming from the Congressional Research Service (h/t Federation of American Scientists' Secrecy News) that may be of interest to Lawfare readers. -
How to Make A Kill-List
Thanks to Lawfare for hosting me again. I enjoyed my last visit, when I wrote about the U.S. -
Gregory McNeal Guest Posting on Kill List Procedures
Gregory McNeal of Pepperdine University School of Law has been doing fascinating research on the actual processes U.S. forces use in targeting. Most recently, he's been working on the actual processes by... -
Readings: David Pozen on "The Leaky Leviathan: Why the Government Condemns and Condones Unlawful Disclosures of Information"
I'm not a big fan of the law review article as a form. But every now and then, one comes along that is genuinely important, that sheds new and interesting light on an important issue, that cuts through t... -
Mandiant Video on "APT1" in Operation
This very interesting Mandiant video shows how Advanced Persistent Threat 1 conducted hacks against targets. -
From the FJC: Ex Parte Merryman Document Resources
With Abraham Lincoln back in the news, the Federal Judicial Center has posted a series of neat documents about the suspension of habeas corpus and the Ex Parte Merryman case. Here's a brief history of th... -
Barred in DC But You Can Buy them in Secure International Airports
According to the FAA, you can't fly the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 in the D.C. Flight Restricted Zone. -
Denial is now a river in China
The old joke goes: "What's denial?" Answer: "A river in Egypt." Apparently it now flows through China too. Here's a taste from Global Times: The absurd allegation that a Chinese military unit is behi... -
Of Course President Obama Has Authority, Under Some Circumstances, to Order Lethal Force Against a U.S. Citizen on U.S. Soil (and a Free Draft Response to Senator Paul for John Brennan)
I noted last week than in his answer to the question whether the Obama administration could “carry out drone strikes inside the United States,” John Brennan gave this non-response: “This Administration h... -
Witness List for Feb. 27 House Judiciary Hearing on "Drones and the War On Terror"
The House Judiciary Committee has released the witness list for its coming, February 27 hearing on "Drones and the War On Terror: When Can the U.S. Target Alleged American Terrorists Overseas?" Careful L... -
Human Rights Watch Campaign on Killer Robots---and Tom Malinowski's Response
A few weeks ago, Tom Malinowski of Human Rights Watch had a thoughtful and serious---if sometimes playful---exchange with Matt, Ken, and me over fully autonomous weapons systems. But there seems to be an... -
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