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Can the President Revoke Former Officials’ Security Clearances?
The three scenarios that might play out if Trump moves against Clapper, Comey, McCabe, Brennan, Rice and Hayden. -
Announcing the 9th National Security Law Workshop
We are excited to announce the Ninth National Security Law Workshop! We will be holding the ninth National Security Law Workshop September 27-28, 2018 at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and Sch... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
On Sunday evening, President Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Twitter to “NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN,” after Rouhani said in a speech that a war with Iran would the “mot... -
Is Robert Mueller an 'Officer of the United States' or an 'Employee of the United States'?
Recent debates over the constitutionality of Robert Mueller’s appointment as special counsel turn on whether he is a principal or inferior “officer of the United States.” Steven Calabresi contends that M... -
Dispatches From Mexico’s Southern Border: Mexico’s Migrants
This is the last in a series of four "Dispatches From Mexico’s Southern Border." Read parts one, two, and three. -
The Week That Will Be
Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar) On Monday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m.: The Center for Strategic and International Studies will host The Unmaking of Jihadism: The Current Effort to C... -
Renew Palestinian Democracy to Avert a Succession Crisis
Editor’s Note: It's always hard to be optimistic about anything involving the Israeli-Palestinian dispute today, and if anything, things are likely to get worse. Palestinian leadership is one particular ... -
What to Make of the Carter Page FISA Applications
The release of the Carter Page FISA applications represents a monumental disclosure to the public—and underlines just how disingenuous House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes has been. -
Document: Justice Department Releases Carter Page FISA Application
Pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, the Justice Department has—in a highly unusual move—released a redacted copy of the FISA application seeking a warrant against former Trump campaign advi... -
Further Reflections on the Russian Hacking Indictment
In the wake of a bombshell indictment like the one returned on Friday, July 13th by Robert Mueller, the initial reaction is always a rush to respond. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Jennifer Hillman and Clark Packard on Trade and National Security, Part Deux
The Trump administration has taken an aggressive stance on U.S. trade relations, opting for bilateral negotiations, and in many cases, eschewing the multilateral trade order. The administration is collap... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Monday, President Trump flew to Helsinki, Finland to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Last Sunday, Carol R. Saivetz laid out the topics that the pair were likely to address. After their clo...
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