Civilian-Military Relations

Civilian harm is not entirely avoidable during armed conflict, but it can be anticipated and its severity limited. In Asia-Pacific, this depends entirely on steps taken now.

DOJ’s recent decision to appoint several military lawyers, or JAGs, to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea.

We should create universal access to national service: a year-long opportunity for every young American. The unity and future of our democracy demands it.

Former Undersecretary of Navy and Chair of Defense Policy Board discusses import of President Trump's address to active duty military leaders at Quantico.

The concerns expressed about the possible application of UCMJ's Article 88 to the protected speech of retired military officers aren't theoretical.

Detailed legal analysis of federalization of DC police and the deployment of Guard, DHS and other forces.

The president’s maximalist legal approach in deploying the military may well foreshadow broader use of the military in other American cities.

Israel's practice of statistical proportionality should be considered to violate the legal duty to take feasible precautions in attacks.

"An alarming escalation of the president's efforts to use the military as a domestic police force. Based on currently available information, it appears to be illegal, as well"

"Congress has been far more clear than is widely believed about what its view is..."

An expert discussion with audience Q&A on the events in Los Angeles, the federalization of the National Guard, and use of U.S. Marines.

A public event including audience Q&A on pressing legal and policy issues at stake.