Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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The Jus in Bello of White Phosphorus: Getting the Law Correct
Focusing on the weapon, and not how it is being used, muddies the law and facts surrounding the circumstances in which a war crime may have occurred. -
The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Is Redundant, but Still Worthwhile
The House and the Senate have passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. What is the significance of the Act? -
Iranian Protesters Strike at the Heart of the Regime’s Revolutionary Legitimacy
Iran's latest protests echo previous waves of unrest, but are more widespread and more violent that before. -
Some Relevant Points of Law on Impeachment
For citizens trying to evaluate the evidence they have heard during the proceedings before the House Intelligence Committee, it may be helpful to refer to some of the standard instructions that a jury wo... -
What Macron Got Right About NATO, Europe, and the Transatlantic Relationship
Finding the grains of truth in the French president's controversial assessment of NATO. -
State Department Documents on Ukraine
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New Reporting Offers a Glimpse Inside China’s Xinjiang Practices, Renewing Calls for a U.S. Response
Lawfare’s biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy news. -
Israel’s Netanyahu Is Indicted Amid Political Gridlock
The indictment could split his party and avert a third round of elections. -
How to Salvage Syria and Protect U.S. Troops
The United States still has some leverage to push for a deal. -
Opening Statement for David Holmes
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The Trump Administration’s Worrying New Policy on Israeli Settlements
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the United States will “no longer recognize Israeli settlements as per se inconsistent with international law”—a major break from U.S. practice. -
Livestream: Nov. 21 Impeachment Hearings
Watch testimony from Thursday's impeachment hearings.



