Counterterrorism

A look at circumstances under which civilian casualties may occur in Somalia, why the US military may be under-reporting the numbers, and what to do about it.

Former National Security Council and Defense Department official writes about upcoming civilian casualties report from AFRICOM, and what will still be missing.

As in the days after 9/11, the current challenges stemming from COVID-19 seem unprecedented. But the parallels are striking.

Advocates have few forums to discuss implementation and sensitive issues such as government actions that contribute to radicalization.

The U.S. Constitution allows the federal government to impose quarantines and lockdowns for a pandemic like novel coronavirus, but here's how the due process clause also limits…

Even if the virus does not reach the detainees, some of the precautions that Guantanamo is taking could at once undermine detainees’ rights, including access to counsel, and…

Two months after killing Qassem Soleimani, the Trump administration still hasn’t gotten its story straight. On January 3rd, the day of the operation, and for the next 10 days,…

With passage of historic war powers legislation on Iran, a leading authority homes in on what deep reform of the war powers should look like.

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) authorized a formal investigation into alleged crimes committed during the war in Afghanistan on Thursday, overturning…

There’s a model the U.S. government applied in the counterterrorism context that provides a potential template for addressing the election interference threat over the long run.

Understanding the differences among the Hashd al-Sha’abi factions is vital as the organization gains increasing influence in government, including the official Iraqi security…

The report is due Sunday, March 1, and here are the key legal and policy issues to keep a sharp eye on.