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South Korean soldiers remove landmines inside of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on October 2, 2018 in Cheorwon, South Korea.

Undermining Norms? How the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Has Endured in US Policy

The Trump shift became more notable for what it did not lead to than for what it did. Now Biden has a chance to set US policy on the side of humanity.
Biden and Putin sit in chairs in front of the American and Russian flags in a library. June 16, 2021

Three International Law Rules for Responding Effectively to Hostile Cyber Operations

Express endorsement of three legal policy positions would go far in ensuring the door to effective cyber responses is open.
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Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: Money is Not Enough

Congress wants to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on competitiveness in emerging technology, and AI in particular. But spending it effectively requires reforms to the Intelligence…
Fox News host Tucker Carlson discusses 'Populism and the Right' during the National Review Institute's Ideas Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC.

The Tucker Carlson Disinformation Show

Tucker Carlson's latest claims provide a textbook example of the disinformation techniques that fuel conspiracy theories – and illustrate what makes them so dangerous.
A phone shows a download/open button for Parler.

Assessing Parler’s Letter Documenting Warnings It Gave FBI of Jan. 6 Attack

One of the significant moments in the recent House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection was the revelation that the social media platform Parler had…
A depiction of network circles that change color as they are infected with a virus. The background shows letters and numbers as if it were computer coding.

Holding the LINE: Chinese Cyber Influence Campaigns After the Pandemic

An analysis of China's cyber influence tactics in Taiwan's 2020 elections can help us understand the extent of China’s capabilities and how to prepare for future operations.
A protestor holds a sign reading, “Digital Right is Human Right” during a demonstration at Ojota in Lagos on June 12, 2021. Other protestors stand in the background.

Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is a Bellwether Case for Internet Freedom

When Twitter removed his post, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria banned the site. Other leaders may follow suit.
Three screenshots of Tucker Carlson speaking on television.

The Propaganda Playbook: A Section-by-Section Dissection of Tucker Carlson’s Communication Strategy

Historian of political rhetoric and propaganda expert, professor Jennifer Mercieca annotates a recent Tucker Carlson presentation.
A pillar of smoke rises among destroyed buildings after a US-led airstrike in Mosul. July 9, 2017

Toward a True Account of Collateral Damage in U.S. Military Operations

The Pentagon reports annually on how many civilians were killed in U.S. operations, but silent on damage to civilian homes, markets and other civilian infrastructure vital to human…
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Protect Communications Privacy for All of Us—Not Just Lawmakers and Reporters

It’s Time for Congress to Finish What It Started After the Snowden Revelations.
Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill April 11, 2018 in Washington, DC.

A Deeper Dive: Facebook’s Response to Oversight Board on Trump May Be Less Than It Appears

A deeper dive shows the company is not ready to engage with the board's most far-reaching recommendations,
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The Internet of Things Moment: My Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

I was asked to testify at a Senate hearing about home technologies and antitrust. The growth of the consumer-facing “Internet of Things” continues, and it has complicated,…
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