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Eleven Precedents of ISIS-Inspired Vehicle Rammings: Precursors to New Orleans Attack

On New Year’s Day, at least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded when a man drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street, New Orleans. The…
Members of the National Guard monitor a blocked off section of the French Quarter

A Reflection on Terrorism, New Orleans and the Dangers of Overreach

Understanding the "who" and "why" of the New Orleans attack is necessary to prevent hyperbole from framing the discussion on terrorism risks.

The Ethics Complaint Against Liz Cheney: Blue Smoke Without Fire

A recently released House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight report accuses former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney of unethical conduct and concludes that “the Federal…
Three UNIFIL-labeled white jeeps drive down a mountainous road away from the camera.

Amid Turmoil in Lebanon and Syria, What Future for UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East?

The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.
Panelists sit before a screen projecting the Amnesty International logo,

A “Cramped Interpretation of International Jurisprudence”? Some Critical Observations on the Amnesty International Genocide Report on Gaza

Critical analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Members of Amnesty International sit for a press conference regarding a report on the conflict in Gaza.

The Amnesty International Report on Genocide in Gaza

Analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The blue flag of the International Criminal Court flies outside of the organization's headquarters.

The International Criminal Court’s Classification of Armed Conflicts in the Situation in Palestine

The Pre-Trial Chamber's classification of armed conflicts in Gaza and its implications for the Court's jurisdiction.
On the left, a man in a camo outfit stands in the street with a gun as an open-bed truck with people inside it drives away on the right.

After Aleppo, The Deluge

Aleppo is a warning, Syria cannot be ignored, and more particularly the situation of thousands of men, women and children deemed affiliated with ISIS must be resolved.
Four men dressed in military apparel stand atop a military plane. The one closest to the cockpit waves a flag.

Syria’s Recent Escalation: An Urgent Need for Active and Effective U.S. Role

The geopolitical factors driving the recent escalation in Syria and an urgent call for a renewed U.S. strategy in Syria.
On the left, the lower body of a soldier holding a rifle behind a fence. One the right, a white truck.

Deployment of the U.S. Military for Immigration Enforcement: A Primer

An expert explainer by leading expert on the domestic deployment of the U.S. military.
A man walks away from the E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse in Washington, DC

Trump’s Legal Battles Over Jan. 6 Are Still Alive and Relevant

A breakdown of the civil cases that will still proceed against President Trump, with new rounds of briefs due on Weds.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the opening of the 25th Parliament session in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.

Nuts & Bolts of the International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants in the ‘Situation in Palestine’

What do the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant mean in practice, what alleged crimes are they sought for, what happens next at the…
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