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Dispute in the South China Sea: A Legal Primer
Although the United States will often urge the claimants to resolve the South China Sea dispute in accordance with “international law” writ broadly, the conflict is governed in reality by a number of dif... -
Jihadology Podcast Ep 1 w/ Jessica Lewis McFate (June 8, 2015)
Welcome to the first episode of the Jihadolgy podcast! The first part of this episode covers primary sources released between May 10th - June 1st: -
The South China Sea Dispute: A Brief History
A small outcropping of sand occasionally breaks the vast expanse of the South China Sea. These islands are modest, even diminutive, but they form the core of a fierce territorial dispute among six primar... -
SEAL Team 6 in the Spotlight: Takeaways from the Times' Article
This weekend the New York Times ran a lengthy piece about SEAL Team 6, with the dramatic subtitle “A Secret History of Quiet Killings and Blurred Lines: The unit best known for killing Osama bin Laden ha... -
Introducing Omphalos: Lawfare's New Site Devoted to the Middle East
The Greek word "omphalos" designates the center of the world, a spot usually containing some sort of stone. The ancient Greeks believed the omphalos to lie in Delphi. For many Christians and Jews, it lie... -
Iran has a Bigger Problem than the West: Its Sunni Neighbors
Editor’s Note: The United States would like to compartmentalize the Iran nuclear deal, continuing to oppose Iran’s subversion in the Middle East and hostility to Israel while assuring regional allies tha... -
Frontline Documentary: "Obama at War"
This looks very interesting. I haven't watch it yet, but I have heard good things. -
Throwback Thursday: The Indo-Bangladesh Enclaves and the Indian Constitution, Reprise
Back in January, Sebastian Brady and I wrote a piece on the history and legal issues surrounding the border enclaves divided between India and Bangladesh. -
A New Round of GTMO Transfers?
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Is Guantanamo Really a Major Recruiting Tool for Jihadists?
During a February congressional hearing on the Guantanamo Bay prison facility, discussion turned—as it invariably does—to the detention facility’s role in jihadist propaganda. -
Jihadology Podcast (June 2, 2015)
The Jihadology Podcast is almost here! The show will feature analysis of recent jihadi primary source material and interviews with experts in the jihadi studies field. The show is hosted by Aaron Zelin... -
The Failed North Korean Cyber Attack
According to this report fro
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