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Defining state complicity under the Genocide Convention: the case of Germany and Nicaragua

Third-party security verification of defense contractors must be maintained

Strategic implications of drone seizure and comms failures in Iran

Despite lack of advanced weaponry, Iran still has the upper hand over the Strait of Hormuz

Operation Southern Spear still violates the rule of law

Experts weigh in on new Pentagon moves to upgrade AI infrastructure

Unacceptable changes in FBI hiring standards under Patel

Prof. Finkelstein: OLC memo expands executive playbook to avoid investigations

CERL summer interns complete research on topics ranging from regulating AI in warfare to election interference in the midterms

Alexandra Herrera

Experts weigh in on reports of sailors jumping overboard on USS Abraham Lincoln

New book by CERL affiliated faculty explores the history and role of the U.S. Supreme Court

National security memo used to crack down on lawful protests

U.S. military seeking “creative” ideas as Iran stalemate continues

Prof. Finkelstein files amicus brief in case concerning plea agreements of Guantánamo detainees accused of planning 9/11 attacks

Future of ICC in doubt after prosecutor’s removal

CERL faculty director testifies before Congress in a spotlight forum on Blanche nomination

Troop surge to Middle East raises questions about future of Iran war

The Senate must reject Todd Blanche as attorney general

Breakdown of MOU in Iran could lead to escalation

Building a shared understanding of national purpose in the United States

250th anniversary of America’s founding brings moment to reflect on executive power

250 years later, it is time to reinforce a fundamental value: equality under the law

Experts concerned about congressional inaction on Iran MOU

U.S.-Iran MOU is less a peace deal and more a “pause in the fighting” say analysts

Former Acting Attorney General has plan for how to repair damage to DOJ

Experts discuss ways to combat incidence of torture

DOD turns to military lawyers to enforce Trump administration immigration goals

Looking back at 250 years of the Declaration of Independence

Landmark Supreme Court decision met with criticism