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Is the Afghanistan Deal a Good One?
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos. -
Fourth Circuit Allows Trial in Abu Ghraib Suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit allowed prisoners detained at Abu Ghraib to move forward with their lawsuit against a military contractor for abuse at the prison, dismissing the contract... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Responding to international outcry about fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sent military planes to supplement fire-fighting missions in the Amazon state of Rondoni... -
That Week That Will Be
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How to Measure Cybersecurity
Paul Rosenzweig observed recently on Lawfare that there are “no universally recognized, generally accepted metrics by which to measure and describe cybersecurity improvements” and that, as a result, deci... -
The Myth of Consumer Security
The Department of Justice wants access to encrypted consumer devices but promises not to infiltrate business products or affect critical infrastructure. Yet that's not possible, because there is no longe... -
How Would Brexit Affect Counterterrorism?
Editor’s Note: As Brexit looms, predictions of chaos dominate the headlines. Brexit’s critics have expressed fears of financial disaster, the collapse of key services and risks to the security of the Uni... -
Oral Argument Summary: Trump v. House Financial Services and Intelligence Committees
The protracted battle for President Trump’s financial records continues, with Deutsche Bank facing some unexpected heat. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Jessica Marsden on New Proposals for Protecting Democracy
In a recent white paper, the organization Protect Democracy makes the case that President Trump has used the powers of the presidency, federal resources, and intimidating rhetoric to manipulate election ... -
How to Protect Elections—From the President
In July, as the country rounded out Donald Trump’s 30th month as president, sirens blared about the integrity of the 2020 presidential elections. The Senate Intelligence Committee issued a new report on ... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes shared the sixth episode of The Report, Lawfare’s podcast series telling the story contained in Robert Mueller’s 448-page report. The series is available on all major ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Dozens of wildfires are scorching large portions of the Amazon rainforest, the majority intentionally set by farmers and loggers in the region, reports CNN. Environmental organizations and researchers ar...
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