“Madeleine Albright was truly an incredible figure in American foreign policy history,” said William Burke-White
New opinion by Mark Fallon: State secrets and the blinding of justice
New opinion: How strategic messaging can help turn Putin around
By CERL Executive Board Emeritus Dell Dailey and James P. Farwell
General John Baker speaks with Benjamin Wittes of Lawfare on the 9/11 plea negotiations
What is a military innovation and why it matters
New article by CERL Advisory Council member Michael C. Horowitz and co-author Shira Pindyck
Neutrality for Ukraine with alternative security guarantees is still promising
Remembering Ian Fishback
CERL is honored to present the following blog series that pays tribute to the life and legacy of Major Ian Fishback. Ian was a valued member of the CERL community and participated in several CERL events and activities. Ian died on November 19, 2021, at an adult foster care facility in Bangor, Michigan. Ian graduated […]
Russia is threatening to treat foreign fighters as war criminals: Can countries not party to hostilities protect their citizens?
The United States should give some consideration to supplying Ukrainians with fighter jets
Coverage of Lt. Gen. Clapper’s commentary on the Russia-China relationship
The Biden administration “has a tight rope to walk,” Lt. Gen. Clapper says of the United States’ response to Ukraine
Crippling sanctions and Ukrainian resilience have put Putin in a situation of desperation
Mary Ellen O’Connell commented to USA TODAY on China’s leverage for Russia to stop the invasion
Beyond sanctions: President Biden should declare a national energy emergency
Lt. Gen. James Clapper quoted in an article for The Hill on the charge led by William Burns against Putin’s information war
The House Judiciary Committee should investigate the torture of Zubaydah and waive the state secrets privilege
Claire Finkelstein comments on how to protect Ukraine in an interview with Areva Martin
Should Putin use chemical weapons, the calculation for Western countries would change
End all Russian oil and gas imports, including into Europe
Opinion for Newsweek by Claire O. Finkelstein, Eric W. Orts, and Richard W. Painter
Absent more warplanes for Ukraine, Russia will have an advantage by air
Claire Finkelstein is quoted in an opinion for USA TODAY.
Zelensky is a “tremendous inspiration,” Lt. Gen. Clapper says in an appearance on CNN
Presidential accountability and the rule of law: Can the president claim immunity if he shoots someone on Fifth Avenue?
Lt. Gen. James Clapper predicts increasing brutality of Russian troops against Ukrainian citizens
“International law will hold Putin to account,” William Burke-White says in an opinion for The Hill.
Zubaydah outcome contrary to what many human rights organizations have been advocating
Claire Finkelstein says volunteer soldiers in Ukraine will not “get any breaks” under international law
Claire Finkelstein comments on Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. ethics and cybersecurity
Claire Finkelstein discusses the situation in Ukraine with Areva Martin
Lt. Gen. James Clapper is quoted in an article for The Wired on Putin’s dangerous escalation