Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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Democracies Need Open Networks to Counter China’s 5G Big Brother
Open RAN is still in its infancy in many aspects and, while government intervention or protection is tempting, Washington policymakers should instead seek to encourage American companies to participate i... -
Europe After the Ukraine War
Europe is anticipating a world in which Russia is weaker but no less dangerous. -
Selective Service Reform AWOL in 2022 NDAA (again); What Happens Now?
In many respects, the U.S. has never been closer to imposing equal draft registration requirements on both men and women than it was in 2021. -
The Seizure of a Russian Merchant Vessel Raises Questions About High Seas Freedoms
Is the recent sanctions-based seizure of a Russian cargo ship beyond French waters consistent with the high seas freedoms and exclusive flag state jurisdiction reflected in the law of the sea? -
ChinaTalk: UkraineTalk: The View from Berlin
Will Germany’s policy changes towards Russia have a knock-on effect on its attitude towards China? -
Putin's Revised Foreign Agent Law Could Enable Mass Repression
While Vladimir Putin and his generals continue their brutal war against Ukraine, the Russian State Duma has been furthering Putin’s campaign to crush Russian civil society. -
Four Climate Security Insights From the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
What insights can be gleaned from the crisis as we prepare for a future increasingly defined by climate destabilization and extreme weather? -
Is Europe Prepared for a Proxy War With Russia?
It's not clear that countries providing support to Ukraine have considered the consequences of a long-term conflict. -
Water Wars: Biden Administration Releases New Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Biden administration releases its Indo-Pacific Strategy; Australia protests Chinese warship lasing of Australian maritime patrol aircraft in Australia’s exclusive economic; and more. -
Divestment From Russia by Foreign Business Could Increase Pressure on Putin
While Putin made prewar preparations to attempt to sanction-proof the Russian economy, he was not ready for the risk of a mass foreign exodus from the Russian market. -
The ICC Investigates the Situation in Ukraine: Jurisdiction and Potential Implications
What are the extent and limits of the court’s jurisdiction over the conflict? -
The Seizure of A Russian Merchant Vessel Raises Questions About Neutrality
During armed conflict, can neutral states seize belligerent merchant vessels on the high seas and retain their neutral status?



