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ChinaTalk: China's Great Power Wars: Lessons from Imperial History for Today
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Are Domestic Drone Shoot-Downs Lawful?
There are significant gaps in federal, state, and local governments’ authorities to intercept drones, though some fixes are on the table. -
ChinaTalk: DeepSeek: What It Means and What Happens Next
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Sanctuary, Supremacy, History, and the Deep Country
The Trump administration lacks the legal power to coerce state and local authorities to enlist in its deportation campaign—and ignores the history of similar failed efforts. -
Syria’s Communal Diversity and the Challenges of Transition
As HTS leads efforts to rebuild Syria, it must contend with sectarian tensions, uncertain governance, and the need for inclusive peace. -
‘Crime Suppression’ Policing and Excessive Force at the Memphis Police Department
Recent Justice Department reports on police abuses in Memphis, Louisville, and other cities suggest eschewing crime suppression policing entirely, rather than tinkering with its machinery. -
Lawfare Daily: Sheriffs and ‘The Highest Law in the Land,’ with Jessica Pishko
What is the constitutional sheriffs movement? -
Tech Tank: New Developments in State Technology Policy
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Lawfare Daily: Ask Us Anything About 2024
Listen to Lawfare's yearly mailbag episode! -
Is Europe About to Slow the Pace on Digital Regulations?
Evaluating Mario Draghi’s report claiming that the EU’s extensive digital regulations are adversely affecting Europe’s competitiveness. -
How Geoblocking Limits Digital Access in Sanctioned States
Websites, faced with the complexity of applying sanctions to digital services, voluntarily restrict risky countries from their platforms. -
Section 502(f) Is Not a Blank Check
The statute provides the National Guard with more flexibility—but the use of unfederalized troops for operational missions has its limits.


