States & Localities
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The War on Nonprofits
Persecuting NGOs in the name of national security often serves as a pretense for government efforts to quiet dissent and consolidate power. -
Understanding Conflict Through Satellite Imagery
Satellite imagery is vital to better understanding the reasons for conflict and identifying the best policy options. -
Unpacking the Protective Power
The constitutional basis for Trump’s use of the military in LA has a long history but is ultimately unmoored from constitutional text. -
The National Guard in Los Angeles
The president hasn’t invoked the Insurrection Act. He’s instead relying on a theory of inherent constitutional power that is far more limited. -
Israel’s Shin Bet Saga, Continued
Following Ronen Bar’s resignation and an HCJ judgment, Netanyahu has rushed to propose a new Shin Bet head, inviting legal challenges. -
Afghanistan’s Critical Minerals Aren’t a Great Investment
Geographic and geopolitical obstacles, deficient financial and legal infrastructure, and other impediments make Western exploitation unwise. -
The U.S.-Ukraine Agreement: Legality and Transparency
The recently announced mineral deal is likely a lawful “sole executive agreement” that the president need not submit to Congress, but subsequent implementing agreements are likely to raise questions of l... -
The Case for a Joint U.S.-China AI Lab
The best AI development path for both the U.S. and China is to cooperate—by jointly backing the world’s best AI lab. -
The Programmable State: The e-CNY and China’s Quest for Smarter Surveillance
China’s digital yuan could set a global precedent for programmable money—and for state-controlled financial surveillance. -
Will Netanyahu Succeed in Dismissing the Head of the Shin Bet?
The Israeli government’s controversial vote to remove Ronen Bar faces legal hurdles, with the potential to set off a constitutional crisis. -
The Situation: Missing
Can the government win a case by losing the plaintiff? -
Fear Itself: What Stands Between Germany and a Better Foreign Policy
In a stark new strategic environment, ensuring German security and prosperity will require that country address long-held and deeply ingrained fears.