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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... -
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... -
Thoughts on the ICJ’s Decision in Iran v United States and the Trump Administration’s Treaty Withdrawals
I want to supplement Elena Chachko’s useful analysis of Wednesday’s International Court of Justice decision in the case of Iran v. -
Will Israel and Iran Go To War in Syria?
Israel was dealt a bad hand when it comes to regional security, and Syria is the latest—and trickiest—card in the deck. On the one hand, the weakness of the Bashar al-Assad regime diminishes a leader who... -
Bloomberg's Groundbreaking Report on a Chinese Supply-Chain Attack
As many readers know, supply chain security has been an increasing concern for those who use information technology for critical functions—that is, it affects everyone. -
Takeaways From the Latest Russian Hacking Indictment
The Justice Department announced on Oct. 5 the indictment of seven officers of the Russian Military Intelligence Directorate, or GRU, on charges of computer hacking, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft... -
The China SuperMicro Hack: About That Bloomberg Report
According to Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley in Bloomberg Businessweek, China has recently engaged in bulk supply-chain sabotage, corrupting thousands of servers on computers that end up in the server... -
What to Make of the ICJ's Provisional Measures in Iran v. U.S. (Nuclear Sanctions Case)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous order on Oct. 3 indicating limited provisional measures against the United States. Iran brought the case after President Trump pulled the U.S. ... -
Document: Sen. Tim Kaine Presses the Pentagon on the Legal Definition of Collective Self-Defense
Sen. Tim Kaine has released a letter he sent to the Pentagon on Oct. 2 requesting further clarification on the Department of Defense's legal understanding of collective self-defense under international l... -
Document: ICJ Order in Iran Deal Case
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an order establishing certain provisional measures in relation to Iran's claim that the U.S. reimposition of sanctions following Pres...
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