Topics
Armed Conflict
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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.
Congress
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House Moves Closer to Section 702 Reauthorization Vote
The absence of a warrant requirement in the new bill will stoke lingering divisions. -
Rational Security: The “Fecund Season” Edition
This week, Quinta Jurecic and Scott Anderson reunited with Alan Rozenshtein to discuss the week’s big national security news. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Molly Reynolds and Eric Ciaramella on the Ukraine Supplemental
Will Congress pass a military aid package that includes aid to Ukrainen?
Courts & Litigation
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“A Date Certain”: Trump New York Criminal Trial Date Set for March 25
A dispatch from Justice Juan M. Merchan’s courtroom -
How to Think About Remedies in the Generative AI Copyright Cases
If generative AI companies lose their copyright cases, will courts merely impose damages, or might they order the destruction of the models themselves? -
Rational Security: The “Licking the Cow” Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were once again joined by co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week's big national security news.
Criminal Justice & Rule of Law
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Taking Biden’s Handling of Classified Material Seriously
The President’s behavior deserves criticism, even if it’s not criminal and less bad than that of the former president. -
The Lawfare Podcast: ‘God, Guns, and Sedition’ with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
A conversation about a new book on the rise of far-right terrorism in America and how to counter it. -
Trump Asks SCOTUS to Stay Issuance of D.C. Circuit Immunity Mandate
Former President Donald Trump requests that the Court stay the issuance of the D.C. Circuit's mandate on presidential immunity while he files a petition to appeal the decision.
Cybersecurity & Tech
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How to Think About Remedies in the Generative AI Copyright Cases
If generative AI companies lose their copyright cases, will courts merely impose damages, or might they order the destruction of the models themselves? -
The Lawfare Podcast: Jonathan Cedarbaum and Matt Gluck on the NDAA’s Cyber Provisions
What are the cyber provisions in the NDAA for FY2024? -
The U.S. Plans to ‘Lead the Way’ on Global AI Policy
The U.S. has signaled its intent to assert international influence over AI regulation, marking a departure from previous disengagement with data privacy standards.
Democracy & Elections
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Rational Security: The “Licking the Cow” Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were once again joined by co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week's big national security news. -
Lawfare Live: Trump’s Trials and Tribulations, Friday Feb. 16
Join the Lawfare team for a discussion of the trials of Donald Trump -
The Consequences of Jack Smith's Rush to Trial
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s rush to try Donald Trump violates Justice Department rules and presents tricky issues for the Supreme Court on the immunity issue.
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Executive Branch
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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. -
The Consequences of Jack Smith's Rush to Trial
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s rush to try Donald Trump violates Justice Department rules and presents tricky issues for the Supreme Court on the immunity issue. -
Taking Biden’s Handling of Classified Material Seriously
The President’s behavior deserves criticism, even if it’s not criminal and less bad than that of the former president.
Foreign Relations & International Law
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Rational Security: The “Licking the Cow” Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were once again joined by co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week's big national security news. -
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. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Constitutional Law, International Law, and the State
Discussing the interplay between international law and constitutional law
Intelligence
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House Moves Closer to Section 702 Reauthorization Vote
The absence of a warrant requirement in the new bill will stoke lingering divisions. -
Why a Warrant Requirement for 702 Searches Will Do More Harm Than Good
Requiring the FBI to get a court order before it looks at its own legally acquired information is not just unnecessary—it’s also dangerous to our national security. -
Special Counsel Hur Declines to Seek Criminal Charges Against Biden
Despite uncovering evidence that Biden “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials,” Hur did not conclude it “established Biden’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”
States & Localities
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Livestream: ABA Task Force for American Democracy, Feb. 13
Tune in as the American Bar Association kicks off its 7-city tour in Atlanta, Georgia with a mission to restore trust in our electoral process. -
Governor Abbott’s Perilous Effort at Constitutional Realignment
Texas’s arguments have dangerous federalism implications. -
A Cyber Threat to U.S. Drinking Water
The Iranian threat to U.S. drinking water systems is a microcosm of what’s wrong with cybersecurity in the U.S. today—and what’s needed to fix it.
Surveillance & Privacy
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Tech Tank: The Future of Quantum Computing
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Why a Warrant Requirement for 702 Searches Will Do More Harm Than Good
Requiring the FBI to get a court order before it looks at its own legally acquired information is not just unnecessary—it’s also dangerous to our national security. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Riana Pfefferkorn and David Thiel on How to Fight Computer-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
One of the dark sides of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and machine learning is the increase in computer-generated child pornography and other child sexual abuse material.
Terrorism & Extremism
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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 Signal in the Noise: The 2023 Threats and Those on the Horizon
The U.S. faces a diverse array of enduring and emerging terrorist threats, some domestically focused, others stemming from international conflict. -
Justice Dept. Brings Charges for Attempted Material Support to al-Shabaab
The Justice Department unsealed a complaint charging a New Jersey man with attempted material support of terrorism.
