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Rational Security: The “Sociopathic Nose Wrinkle” Edition
This week, Alan Rozenshtein, Quinta Jurecic, and Scott Anderson sat down together one last time before Scott's demise to talk through the week's big national security news -
Chatter: Margaret Mead, Psychedelics, and the CIA with Benjamin Breen
Discussing the history of CIA experiments with drugs. -
Evidence of Russian Cyber Operations Could Bolster New ICC Arrest Warrants
New warrants for Russian military officials are notable for their recognition of the grave civilian harm caused by the destruction of critical energy infrastructure. -
Recent Botnet Takedowns Allow U.S. Government to Reach Into Private Devices
The FBI’s recent operations against Volt Typhoon and Fancy Bear botnets are a cybersecurity success, but the government’s legal theory has frightening implications. -
A Noteworthy Omission in the Texas Border Litigation
Texas is a party to several international agreements on illegal immigration, but the Justice Department has declined to challenge them. Why? -
ChinaTalk: Doomscrolling Chinese Twitter
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A Trial in France Raises Hard Questions about the Financing of Terrorism
Two mothers, two journalists, a lawyer, and a stepfather recently stood trial in Paris for charges related to the financing of terrorism. They argued they were trying to save lives. -
A Reasonable FISA Section 702 Compromise on U.S. Person Queries
What a reasonable compromise on U.S. person queries–one that accommodates legitimate arguments of each side–looks like. -
The Case for a Binding Security Agreement With Ukraine
Uncertainty about U.S. policy toward Ukraine is fueling Russia’s confidence. A NATO-integrated security agreement approved by Congress could help. -
Water Wars: Taiwan Elects Pro-Independence President Amid Continuing Regional Tensions
Two years of Indo-Pacific Strategy; Taiwan elects a new president; AUKUS faces industrial capacity challenges; Pacific Islands warn Congress about funding delays; and more. -
ChinaTalk: AI+ The State Department
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Space Law: Promoting the Rules-based Order through Multi-Domain Lawyering
Remarks from General Counsel of the Department of Defense Caroline D. Krass delivered at the 2024 USSPACECOM Legal Conference.


