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Penn professors weigh in on 9/11’s lasting effects on campus

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

U.S. options unclear as Iran war reaches six-month mark

The nexus of women, peace, and security in a digital world

Civilian harm mitigation in a new age of weapons system autonomy

Access to past presidential records crucial for institutional continuity

Prioritizing survivor testimony in Texas military trial

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

Appeals court decision a win for credibility and impartiality of U.S. Attorney’s offices

Gender-based violence amplified and facilitated by modern technology

Comprehensive economic approach and troop replacements necessary to pressure Iran

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

Alexandra Herrera

Pentagon must prioritize speed over perfection to meet demands of great power conflict

Documentary examines the lasting impact of abuses at Guantánamo Bay

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

Despite deterrent effects, risks of automated nuclear weapons systems are too high

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

Protecting cultural heritage sites during conflict