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Handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. (Photo by Handout / ROYAL THAI NAVY / AFP via Getty Images)

Expert Q&A on Key Law of Naval Warfare Issues in the Conflict with Iran

Top legal experts on the law of naval warfare break down the key issues in the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above. In the right foreground, is the Soyuz MS-23 crew ship docked to the Prichal docking module. At bottom left, is a portion of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter and one of its cymbal-shaped UltraFlex solar arrays (photo: NASA)

Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire

"During my own transits through the Strait as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, the narrow geography and proximity of Iranian territory were impossible…
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Hypothetical Legal Advice to SecDef Hegseth on “No Quarter” Statement (from Office of General Counsel)

A hypothetical General Counsel advice to Secretary Hegseth about his "no quarter" statement in Iran war.
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Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Mar. 8-13, 2026)

U.S.-Israel-Iran War • Sudan • Epstein Files • AI Governance • Symposium: Updated ICRC Commentary • United Nations • Anti-Corruption Series • Counterextremism •…
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How Trump’s New Global Gag Rules Will Undermine US Interests Abroad

Reduced effectiveness in HIV prevention, slower humanitarian response, and fragmented partnerships impose real costs on American interests and vulnerable populations alike.
Stephen Miller, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Marine General Francis L. Donovan walk side by side outdoors at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida, during the Americas Counter Cartel Conference, with other officials visible in the background.

Did the United States Just Bomb Ecuador?

The U.S. military continues maritime strikes on alleged drug smugglers and may now be hitting targets on land. Brian Finucane analyzes Trump’s latest War Powers report.
The Pentagon logo and an American flag are lit up in the briefing room of Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Military Law on “Contemptuous Words” Should be Reformed

A possible line of defense for the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibition on contemptuous words.

Early Edition: March 13, 2026

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR  The…
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Iranian Attacks on the Amazon Data Centers: A Legal Analysis

Do data centers qualify as lawful military objectives? If so, under what circumstances are they subject to attack? And what precautions must be taken before targeting them?
A female worker walks past servers in a data center.

AI is the New Plastics. Can We Govern it Better?

Like plastic, AI is permeating every corner of life. But there is still time to manage AI better than we did with synthetics.

Early Edition: March 12, 2026

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR  UNHCR…
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Epstein and His Co-Conspirators’ New York Crimes: What NY Officials Can Now Do

Four options that New York's Governor, Attorney General, legislature, and city officials can take to pursue accountability and transparency for Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
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