Topics
Armed Conflict
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The Situation: Ignorant Dilettantes Give Up on Ukraine
There is a point at which ignorant dilettantism becomes a form of cruelty. Trump passed it long ago in Ukraine. -
The White House Can’t Accept Russia’s Annexation of Crimea Without Congress
President Trump may be able to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea—but that doesn’t mean he can make Congress play along. -
Lawfare Daily: Mikhail Zygar on Putin, the Russia-Ukraine War, and Press Freedom
Can independent media survive an authoritarian regime?
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Congress
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Lawfare Daily: The President, Congress, and the Power of the Purse
Discussing "Appropriations Presidentialism" -
The White House Can’t Accept Russia’s Annexation of Crimea Without Congress
President Trump may be able to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea—but that doesn’t mean he can make Congress play along. -
White House Releases Letter Informing Congress of Houthi Strikes
Citing the War Powers Resolution, the letter notifies Congress of U.S. military actions taken in Yemen at the direction of the president.
Courts & Litigation
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Unpacking Trump’s Attack on Federal Sector Unions
The president’s efforts to decimate civil servant unions rest on a legally dubious argument. -
Our Reporter’s Notes on the April 23 WilmerHale Hearing
Judge Richard Leon appeared likely to find President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm unconstitutional in toto. -
Oral Argument Summary: Supreme Court Hears Gun Manufacturer Liability Case
The question at issue: whether U.S. firearms manufacturers can be held liable when Mexican cartels illegally purchase and violently use their firearms.
Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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The Judge Dugan Case Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Some see the prosecution of the Wisconsin circuit court judge as vindicating the rule of law, and others as an attack on it. They’re both wrong. -
Trump Signs Order ‘Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement’
The executive order directs the attorney general to “maximize the use of federal resources,” including “military and national security assets,” to “aggressively police crime.” -
The Situation: Vindicating the Semblance of Due Process
A meditation on Judge Boasberg’s contempt ruling in increasingly run-on sentences.
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Cybersecurity & Tech
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Securing Tomorrow: Why America Needs an AI Education Corps
An AI Education Corps can gird the U.S. public against AI threats while empowering them to contribute to AI innovation. -
Advancing Secure by Design Through Security Research
It is essential for U.S. policymakers to actively protect and promote the role of security research within an open and transparent ecosystem. -
Lawfare Daily: Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities
Discussing the cyber threat landscape.
Democracy & Elections
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The Judge Dugan Case Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Some see the prosecution of the Wisconsin circuit court judge as vindicating the rule of law, and others as an attack on it. They’re both wrong. -
Lawfare Daily: Mikhail Zygar on Putin, the Russia-Ukraine War, and Press Freedom
Can independent media survive an authoritarian regime? -
The Trump FCC’s Coercion Cartel
The Trump FCC is not protecting free speech—it’s undermining it.
Executive Branch
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The Judge Dugan Case Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Some see the prosecution of the Wisconsin circuit court judge as vindicating the rule of law, and others as an attack on it. They’re both wrong. -
Trump Signs Order ‘Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement’
The executive order directs the attorney general to “maximize the use of federal resources,” including “military and national security assets,” to “aggressively police crime.” -
Lawfare Daily: The President, Congress, and the Power of the Purse
Discussing "Appropriations Presidentialism"
Foreign Relations & International Law
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The Situation: Ignorant Dilettantes Give Up on Ukraine
There is a point at which ignorant dilettantism becomes a form of cruelty. Trump passed it long ago in Ukraine. -
Oral Argument Summary: Supreme Court Hears Gun Manufacturer Liability Case
The question at issue: whether U.S. firearms manufacturers can be held liable when Mexican cartels illegally purchase and violently use their firearms. -
The White House Can’t Accept Russia’s Annexation of Crimea Without Congress
President Trump may be able to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea—but that doesn’t mean he can make Congress play along.
Intelligence
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Will Netanyahu Succeed in Dismissing the Head of the Shin Bet?
The Israeli government’s controversial vote to remove Ronen Bar faces legal hurdles, with the potential to set off a constitutional crisis. -
Should American Spies Steal Commercial Secrets?
U.S. intelligence agencies have never stolen foreign commercial and technology secrets. It’s time to rethink that taboo. -
Taming the Dogs of War – U.S. Efforts to Control Proxy Forces
A review of Erica L. Gaston's “Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria” (Columbia University Press, 2024).
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States & Localities
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The Case for a Joint U.S.-China AI Lab
The best AI development path for both the U.S. and China is to cooperate—by jointly backing the world’s best AI lab. -
The Programmable State: The e-CNY and China’s Quest for Smarter Surveillance
China’s digital yuan could set a global precedent for programmable money—and for state-controlled financial surveillance. -
Will Netanyahu Succeed in Dismissing the Head of the Shin Bet?
The Israeli government’s controversial vote to remove Ronen Bar faces legal hurdles, with the potential to set off a constitutional crisis.
Surveillance & Privacy
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TechTank: How DOGE is Using AI in Government
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The Programmable State: The e-CNY and China’s Quest for Smarter Surveillance
China’s digital yuan could set a global precedent for programmable money—and for state-controlled financial surveillance. -
Data Brokerage and the Third-Country National Security Problem
Restricting direct data broker sales to China is a start—but privacy and security controls on personal data must go much broader.
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Terrorism & Extremism
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How Civil Litigation Can Hold Hate Groups Accountable
With sweeping cuts to government agencies and programs designed to counter hate groups, civil rights and advocacy groups can hold the line. -
The Shapiro Attack and the Growing Risk of Partisan Extremism
The arson attack on the governor’s residence is the latest in a growing wave of violence directed at politicians and other government figures. -
Taming the Dogs of War – U.S. Efforts to Control Proxy Forces
A review of Erica L. Gaston's “Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria” (Columbia University Press, 2024).
