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Chatter: The War Came to Us, Life and Death in Ukraine with Chris Miller
What led to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022? -
Biden’s New Policy on Security Assistance, NSM-20, Will Not Save Gaza
While a step forward in some ways such as congressional reporting requirements, the policy memorandum’s loopholes and limitations will only create additional processes and maintain the status quo. -
Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve Releases Quarterly Report
The report reveals that U.S. and partner engagements with Iraqis have been limited following Oct. 7. -
Biden Administration Issues New Arms Transfer Memorandum
The new policy requires written assurances from foreign governments before receiving arms that they will not commit human rights abuses with U.S. weapons. -
How the Israel-Hamas War Fuels Extremism in the U.S. and Beyond
The rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Arab/Muslim incidents since Oct. 7 has provided fertile ground for the spread of extremism domestically. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Molly Reynolds and Eric Ciaramella on the Ukraine Supplemental
Will Congress pass a military aid package that includes aid to Ukrainen? -
ICJ Issues Preliminary Objections Judgment in Ukraine v. Russia
The court determined that it would not rule on Ukraine’s claims that Russia’s invasion violated the Genocide Convention. -
White House Submits 48-Hour War Powers Resolution Report Following Response to Jordan Attack
This latest letter cites the president’s constitutional authority in addition to the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs, continuing a recent reporting trend. -
U.S. and U.K. Submit Article 51 Letters to the U.N. Security Council on Middle East Operations
The letters shed light on the states’ views of the legality of their military actions as self-defense operations. -
Biden Administration Issues Executive Order on West Bank Instability
The order cites “intolerable levels” of violence in the West Bank by Israeli settlers as threatening U.S. interests in the region. -
Rational Security: The “Meatlovers” Edition
This week, Quinta Jurecic and Scott Anderson were joined by Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes to talk over the meaty week of national security news. -
Law and the Biden Administration’s Response to the Attack in Jordan
Despite adopting a new and more flexible legal theory, international legal and policy considerations are likely to constrain how it can respond.
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