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Is the Islamic State Defeated?
Editor’s Note: Whether the Islamic State is out as well as down is hotly debated in the terrorism world. President Trump believes the group is defeated, but most analysts argue that it remains a major th... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Chuck Rosenberg reviewed Preet Bharara’s new book, “Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and The Rule of Law.” Sean Quirk summarized military commission proceedings in the trial ... -
Justice, the Rule of Law and the Role of the Prosecutor
PDF Version. A review of Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and The Rule of Law" (Knopf, 2019) *** -
The Week That Will Be
Lawfare's weekly roundup of event announcements and employment opportunities. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
President Donald Trump submitted the annual White House budget request to Congress, including an additional $8.6 billion for wall construction along the U.S. southern border, the New York Times reports. ... -
Trump’s Domestic Countering Violent Extremism Policies Look a Lot Like Obama’s
Editor’s Note: Programs to counter violent extremism seemed under siege in the early days of the Trump administration, with officials questioning their focus and very purpose. Seamus Hughes and Haroro J.... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Craig Forcese discussed Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou’s legal battle in Canada over extradition to the United States, and Quinta Jurecic shared Huawei’s lawsuit against the United States. -
The Lawfare Podcast: John Judis on 'The Nationalist Revival'
Political trends in recent years have seen a rise of right-leaning nationalism and populism around the globe, including in the United States. What are the sources of nationalism, and what are its effects... -
How, and How Often, Do Legal Academics Use FOIA?
Since its enactment in 1966, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has served as a significant source of transparency in government, allowing anyone to access official records that would otherwise be una... -
How Diaspora Communities Influence Terrorist Groups
Editor’s Note: Terrorist groups often draw on ethnic or religious brethren in other countries. These communities raise money, provide arms, offer volunteers, lobby host governments and otherwise try to a... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Wednesday, President Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen testified publicly before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform regarding the president’s conduct before, during and after the c... -
The Week That Will Be
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Pakistan’s Proxies: The Kashmir Attack and U.S. Policy Response
At least 40 Indian soldiers and local officials were killed in a suicide attack on Feb. 14 that targeted a large military convoy traversing Indian-controlled Kashmir. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a State Depa... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Editor's Note: "The Week that Was" is being posted a day late this week because Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes is a bonehead who was so overwhelmed by the week that he just clean forgot that it ... -
Teaching the Technical Aspects of Cybersecurity to Law and Policy Students: Come Join Our Team in Austin!
Tacos and sunshine. SXSW and a booming, tech-focused economy. Barbeque and live music all over. All that, plus a chance to work with a team that is kind, fun, and eager to innovate in the classroom and... -
The Week That Will Be
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Setting the Standard for CVE
Editor’s Note: Few people disagree with the goal of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), but in practice the programs have faced many problems. A big one is that it is hard to know if they are working, as... -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border to secure funds previously denied by Congress to build a border wall. Matthew Kahn shared the official proclamati... -
The Week That Will Be
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Dignity and the Needs of Young Syrian Refugees in the Middle East
Editor’s Note: Programs to counter violent extremism (CVE) are often focused on established communities in the United States, Europe, and the Muslim world. However, refugees are among the most at-risk co...
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