Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days
The War Powers Resolution hasn’t been rendered irrelevant. Its relevance is just beginning. -
The Dangerous Failure to Hold Hamas Accountable for Using Human Shields
How international institutions’ silence on Hamas hiding behind civilians incentivizes human shields use, and distorts law and accountability. -
Trump Administration Releases 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy
The 16-page memo signed by President Trump reiterates the administration’s plan to pursue cartels, jihadists, and left-wing actors. -
The Incentive Architecture Export Controls Cannot Reach
Tighter U.S. export controls do not weaken China’s AI incentive system. They strengthen it, by deepening the dependence that drives it. -
The Legal Limits of Urban Infrastructure Bombardment
When do strikes on dual-use urban infrastructure comply with the law of armed conflict—and when do they become indiscriminate attacks? -
Lawfare Daily: Patrick Radden Keefe on ‘London Falling’
Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his investigation of a London teenager’s fatal plunge into the Thames. -
International Legal Challenges to the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies
A complaint filed with the UN alleges that the Trump administration’s immigration law practices violate international human rights obligations. -
U.S. Meddling in European Domestic Politics Is Backfiring
Hungary’s April election was the clearest test—and failure—of Trump’s Europe strategy. -
China’s Legal Warfare Against Taiwan
Allied contingency planning can’t wait. -
Rational Security: The “Tavern Style” Edition
Scott Anderson, Natalie Orpett, Ariane Tabatabai, and Joel Braunold discussed the national security news of the week. -
The Legal Framework for Accession
A guide to the treaties, acts of Congress, and legal precedents that define how new entities join the United States. -
Ukraine’s AI Gambit Shows Middle Powers How to Play a Weak Hand
Kyiv is turning battlefield data into strategic leverage. Other countries should take note.


