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The Lawfare Podcast: Ambassador David O'Sullivan on the US-EU Relationship
It's easy to spend all our time focusing on American domestic politics these days, but the rest of the world is not going away. Take the European Union, for example—our neighbors from across the pond, an... -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: The California Turing Test
Bloomberg Businessweek’s claim that the Chinese bugged Supermicro motherboards leads off our News Roundup. -
Today’s Headlines and Commentary
U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley has tendered her resignation as of this morning. She is set to vacate her position at the end of 2018, reports the Washington Post. -
Saudi Journalist Disappears at Consulate in Turkey, Iraq Forms a New Government, U.S. Withdraws from Treaties after Challenges at International Court
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The ‘Big Brother Watch’ Ruling on U.K. Surveillance Practices: Key Points from an American Perspective
Last month, a divided chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (“ECHR”) (that is, a panel of seven judges from ECHR’s “First Section”) issued an opinion declaring several aspects of British surveill... -
Why China’s Disappearance of Interpol’s Chief Matters
Even seasoned China-watchers were startled last week when news broke that Meng Hongwei, the vice minister of China’s chief law-enforcement ministry, had disappeared. Meng is not just a high-level governm... -
China’s Human Rights Abuses Against Uighurs in Xinjiang
During a 2013 trip to Kazakhstan, Xi Jinping announced the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI)—China’s ambitious plan to enhance its “friendship” with the rest of the world through expanded investments in i... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The Chinese Communist Party announced on Sunday that Meng Hongwei, the president of Interpol, was detained under investigation of corruption and “suspicion of violating the law.” A few hours later, Inter... -
Archibald Cox’s Secret Proposal
In a confidential letter following the Saturday Night Massacre, Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox made a remarkable proposal—a vision for a sort of Monday Afternoon Resurrection. Cox’s letter, discovered ... -
The Week That Will Be
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The National Cyber Strategy and Legal Reform
The White House recently released its National Cyber Strategy, and lawyers and privacy advocates alike should pay careful attention to its “priority actions” related to surveillance and criminal law refo... -
How India’s Rise Can Complement U.S. Strategy
Editor’s Note: The strategic balance in Asia is changing dramatically, presenting both risks and opportunities for the United States. The dynamic between China and India is one important concern, particu...
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