Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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Rational Security: The “How Many Constitutional Crises Can We Fit Into One Episode?” Edition
Scott Anderson sat down with Molly Reynolds, Quinta Jurecic, and Chris Mirasola to talk through the week's big news. -
More Americans Say Campus Protests Driven by Anger With Israel Than by Antisemitism
A partisan divide remains—in contrast with Democrats and independents, more Republicans see antisemitic attitudes behind the protests than anger with Israeli actions. -
Lawfare Daily: Censorship, Civilizational Allies, and Codes of Practice: How European Tech Regulation Became a Geopolitical Flashpoint
What is the European Union's Disinformation Code of Practice? -
Kashmir’s Crisis and India’s Democratic Dilemma
The Indian government’s commitment to divisive narratives is preventing progress in Kashmir and complicating its foreign policy. -
Trump Issues Proclamation to ‘Address Risks at Harvard University’
The order purports to restrict the entry of foreign nationals who plan to attend Harvard University. -
Sanctions Relief for Myanmar: A Case Study
Sanctions relief is as powerful a diplomatic tool as sanctions imposition. -
Rational Security: The “Huffin’ and Puffin” Edition
Scott Anderson, Anastasiia Lapatina, Eric Ciaramella, and Alex Zerden talked through the week’s big national security news. -
U.S. Funding Cuts Risk Jeopardizing Counter-Islamic State Operations
The administration claims it is prioritizing efforts to combat the organization, but funding cuts threaten to undermine vital operations. -
Israel’s Shin Bet Saga, Continued
Following Ronen Bar’s resignation and an HCJ judgment, Netanyahu has rushed to propose a new Shin Bet head, inviting legal challenges. -
The Ukraine-U.S. Minerals Deal: Impossible Choice for a Nation at War
The agreement incentivizes the U.S. to support Ukraine’s defense, while Ukraine risks earning little revenue from the partnership. -
Regulation or Repression? How the Right Hijacked the DSA Debate
The conversion of a disinformation code from self-regulation to requirement sparks an international tiff. What’s really happening? -
The Strategic Role of the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau
The bureau’s role in shaping U.S. counterterrorism strategy is indispensable—but it needs to adapt and be adequately resourced.


