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The Draft Order on Multilateral Treaties and the Trump Administration’s Failure to Understand the Human Rights of National Security
On January 25, the New York Times reported on a leaked draft executive order (EO) draft to impose a moratorium on joining new multilateral treaties and establish a review committee…
The Early Edition: February 16, 2017
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. TRUMP-NETANYAHU MEETING…
11 Top Constitutional Law Experts React to White House Stephen Miller’s Rejection of “Judicial Supremacy”
In his debut on this past weekend’s Sunday morning shows, Stephen Miller, the President’s Senior Policy Advisor, repeated what to some was an alarming statement about the federal…
Tallinn Manual 2.0 – Advancing the Conversation
On Wednesday last week I had the privilege of attending the Washington, D.C. launch of the Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations at the Atlantic…
The Early Edition: February 15, 2017
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. MICHAEL FLYNN RESIGNS Members…
Human Rights Constraints on African Assistance to the Trump Administration
It is still only early days of the new administration, but President Trump has already advanced policies that violate international law and threaten to disrupt longstanding alliances…
Post-Flynn’s Resignation: New and Important Questions Raised
The resignation of National Security Adviser retired Lt. General Michael Flynn and the reporting surrounding his actions have raised new questions about the Trump administration’s…
American Disempowerment Begins at Home
“America sends the wrong people to negotiate” is considered one of Donald Trump’s “three unshakable beliefs.” That attitude is consistent with the hostility the Trump…
Q&A: Could Michael Flynn Be Prosecuted Under the Logan Act?
The news from overnight that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has resigned over his inappropriate pre-Inauguration dealings with Russia has also reinvigorated the debate…
The Early Edition: February 14, 2017
Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. MICHAEL FLYNN RESIGNS Acting…
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, February 13-17
Tuesday, February 14 9:30am – Senate Committee on Armed Services – Long-term Defense Strategies and Challenges- Closed (here) 10:00am – House Committee on Armed Services…
‘Forever War’ Symposium Offers Timely Perspective on Trump’s Policies
The Columbia Human Rights Law Review, in collaboration with the Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute, recently published a symposium edition dedicated to the relationship…