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Lawfare Daily: Ask Us Anything About 2024
Listen to Lawfare's yearly mailbag episode! -
The Russia-Ukraine War and Historical Memory in the Global South(s)
Historical memory shapes policy responses to the Russia-Ukraine war and frames dialogues between the Global South and Eastern Europe. -
Introduction: The Russo-Ukrainian War as a Site of Global Memory Contestation
Introducing a new series on the deeply ingrained collective memories shaping the Russo-Ukrainian war -
The New Social Contracts
Terms of service are essentially public law for the internet, with no oversight. -
AI Data Centers Threaten Global Water Security
Rising AI demand is expanding global data centers, potentially threatening water reserves and sparking calls for greater transparency. -
Lawfare Daily: Frictionless Government and Foreign Relations, with Ashley Deeks and Kristen Eichensehr
What is frictionless government? -
An Air Force Colonel Just Overruled the Secretary of Defense
A judge at Guantanamo rejected Secretary Austin’s attempt to cancel the 9/11 guilty pleas because law still matters—at least to some. -
Military Innovation on the Global Stage
A review of Andrew F. Krepinevich, “The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers” (Yale University Press, 2023). -
Our Man in Damascus? Sanctions and Governance in Post-Assad Syria
An overview of sanctions challenges, questions regarding HTS’s terrorist organization status, and a few recommendations for U.S. policy toward Syria. -
How the Philippines Screens Foreign Investments
The screening laws safeguard national security interests while removing outdated investment restrictions, but clearer limits are needed. -
Open-Source Intelligence and the Challenges of Overclassification
Overclassifying OSINT poses security risks that can be countered by reforming policies, embracing transparency, and leveraging technology. -
Dear Congress: If You Value National Security, Do Not Sanction the ICC
The ICC plays a critical role in international and national security—sanctions undermine its work and damage a valuable tool for combating emerging transnational threats.


