Latest in Foreign Relations & International Law
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Oral Argument Preview: When Are Companies Liable for Aiding Human Rights Abuses?
A preview of arguments presented by petitioners, respondents, the U.S., and amici in Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe as the case heads to the Supreme Court. -
Trump’s New Tariffs Expand the Boundaries of Section 232
Changes to metals tariffs and new pharmaceutical tariffs for companies that haven’t struck deals with Trump push the legal limit. -
Reframing the Conversation on Climate Intervention and Security
Two new reports exemplify how focusing on SRM through an extreme security lens alone can undermine productive research and governance. -
The Counterterrorism Toolkit for Cutting the Cartels’ Arms Pipeline
Trump wants to wage war on the cartels. He can start by taking away their guns. -
Safe Havens for Rebels
A review of Jenny Huangfu Day, “Transborder Fugitives, Extradition, and Political Crimes in Modern China” (Cambridge University Press, 2026) -
Lawfare Daily: Breaking Down the Lebanon Ceasefire
What are the implications of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire? -
Designating Cartels as Terrorists Has Sweeping Legal Consequences
The U.S.’s cartel and organized crime terror designations expand state power while shrinking civil and financial infrastructure. -
Lawfare Daily: ‘The Criminal State’ with Lawrence Douglas
Discussing the evolution of international criminal justice. -
The Serious but Not Literal Blockade
The U.S. has implemented a lawful blockade despite President Trump’s initial comment that the blockade would be total and, thus, unlawful. -
El Niño Will Supercharge Shocks Like the Iran War
The event will amplify the effects of conflict, highlighting the importance of climate resilience to global security. -
The Red Tape of Ukraine’s Semi-Open Arms Exports
Gulf countries want Ukrainian drones to defend against Iran. But Ukraine isn’t selling them, yet. -
Was the Attack on an Iranian Primary School a War Crime?
U.S. leaders have said they would not intentionally strike a school. But if recklessness led to the Minab attack, it may still be criminal.


