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Reverberating effects of torture at Guantánamo Bay subject of new documentary

Extreme and wide-ranging consequences of Trump administration’s climate decisions

Experts discuss the implications of Nidal Hasan’s planned execution

Moral and procedural questions surround the Pentagon’s decision to publicly livestream a military execution

New decisions show the continuing stain of the 9/11 commission

Middle East threats show success of American efforts

CERL’s 2025-26 Annual Report

CERL experts explore the prospect of midterm election interference

Implementing feminist concerns in foreign policy infrastructure

Frozen conflicts in Iran and Ukraine lead to shifting balance of power

Prof. Kumar’s work on efficient robotic learning methods wins awards

General Votel addresses movement of more troops to the Middle East

Updating the Supreme Court for the demands of a two-party system

Building successful partner air forces in modern warfare

Slipping standards of nonpartisanship and decreased accountability at the DOJ

General Votel: The U.S. needs clarity about strategic goals

CERL, Lawfare, and leading law firms convene experts on implications of FARA expansion

U.S.’s current approach to warfighting is unsustainable in the modern age

Lawyers explain implications of FARA press release

SCOTUS mail-in voting decision provides only temporary relief, argues CERL faculty director

Xi Jinping’s failure to attend UN meetings sends a message about China’s human rights stance

Iran conflict reducing American capacity in other key theaters

Persistent uncertainty following Trump’s ban of media outlets

Little consensus on global definition of terrorism under international law: CERL experts discuss

Importance of keeping Iranian nuclear development capacity in check

After years of neglect, the Pentagon must update its digital infrastructure to meet AI threats

CERL Affiliated Faculty Member reelected to CEDAW

Iran conflict expands even as U.S. and Iran face military and economic constraints

25 years after 9/11, terrorist threats facing the United States have evolved