Executive Branch
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The ICC Wants Justice But Has No Mandate
The recent escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is as unfortunate as it is predictable, having come to a head…
The Progressive Defense Budget
According to a June 5 Communications Office of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) memo, the HASC will be marking up the FY2021 defense budget for the rest of this month.…
Why the Calls to Deploy Military Force in the US Protests Weren’t Surprising
Trump's and Cotton's rhetoric might be extreme, but the concepts they espouse are simply a culmination of a trend unfolding over at least 50 years.
Tensions With US Fuel Debate Over Germany’s Future Defense Strategy
Renewed questions over the US nuclear umbrella, NATO and a new fighter jet obscure the reality of the country's most likely options.
Specific Questions for Congress (and News Media) to Ask Attorney General Barr
Former Department of Justice, FBI, and Pentagon officials have specific questions to ask Bill Barr. Plus an invitation for readers to send in their questions to add to the list.
COVID-19 en México: ¿Está en Riesgo la Democracia
Para entender lo que está pasando en México, es importante considerar tres factores contextuales: los niveles de conflicto político en constante crecimiento, el espiral de violencia,…
COVID-19 in Mexico: Democracy is Not at Risk?
To understand what is happening in Mexico, it is important to consider three contextual factors: the ever-increasing levels of political conflict, the spiral of violence, and the…
The Supreme Court’s Ominous DACA Decision: Perils for Dreamers in What Comes Next
"The decision is as ominous as it is encouraging."
Bolton Book Confirms Most Serious Allegations in Trump Impeachment on Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
What John Bolton's book says about how President Donald Trump acted toward Ukraine and the 2020 elections.
Notes on John Bolton’s Brief Opposing the Government’s Motion to Enjoin Publication of His Book
Late last night, John Bolton filed his brief in opposition to the government’s motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.
Questions for the Government in the Bolton Book TRO Hearing(s)
Goldsmith and Lederman deliver up a series of questions that will expose the strengths and weaknesses of the government's claims.
Assessing the Government’s Lawsuit Against John Bolton [UPDATED after Wednesday’s filing of a TRO motion]
An explainer about some common misconceptions, and how the litigation will likely play out.