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Modern History of Disclosure of Presidential Records: On the Boundaries of “Executive Privilege”

A detailed account of instances of past administrations' disclosing presidential records, including those of former presidents, to Congress.
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Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: The Tangled Web of Budget & Acquisition

To successfully integrate AI into the IC, budget and acquisition processes must increase in speed, flexibility, and simplicity.
Two tall greyscale rectangles cast dark shadows representing the Twin Towers. Text reads, “How Perpetual War Has Changed Us: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11”

Five Principles to End the Forever War

A comprehensive and detailed guide to ending the Forever War and enhancing American security.
In this photo taken on March 3, 2019, Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers take part in a drill exercise at a military base in the Guzara district of Herat province. Two soldiers stand on top of a building with guns while the others surround the base of the building with guns.

Afghanistan: A Tragic Lesson of the US Military’s Flawed Approach to Capacity Building

To avoid failing in other counterterrorism training missions, the US needs to invest in and empower assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
Trump leaves the Manhattan Supreme Court where he serves on jury duty on August 17, 2015 in New York City. Reporters gather around him with cameras and microphones.

Why a Trump Lawsuit to “Protect” Executive Privilege Could Backfire

Trump may unintentionally invite the DC court and Justice Dept to consider whether the crime-fraud exception applies to his activities relating to Jan. 6.
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Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: Culture is Critical

The US intelligence community must prioritize addressing its own internal culture in order to engage effectively in the global AI race.
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The Broader Significance of the Justice Dep’t Opinion on Congress Obtaining Trump Tax Records

Unpacking the Office of Legal Counsel's opinion, how it lines up with past administrations, what it means for future congressional oversight.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-NJ) speaks during at a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on US Policy in the Middle East on Capitol Hill on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Questions for Senators to Ask the Biden Administration at AUMF Hearing

Former State Department lawyer who knows all the ins and outs of authorizations for use of military force offers up questions for Congress to ask witnesses on Tuesday.
A member of the US Air Force looks on near a Patriot missile battery at the Prince Sultan air base in Al-Kharj, in central Saudi Arabia on February 20, 2020.

The Top US Diplomat on Arms Control Commits to `Values-Based Security Partnerships’ — Here’s How to Do That

For too long, America’s security cooperation has prioritized short-term, tactical goals over longer-term diplomatic and human rights aims.
Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi addresses his first press conference in the capital Tehran, on June 21, 2021.

Congress, Stop Trying to Sabotage Diplomacy with Iran

Congress should instead focus on ensuring Iran adheres to its commitments pursuant to the robust oversight law it passed in 2015.
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Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community: Money is Not Enough

Congress wants to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on competitiveness in emerging technology, and AI in particular. But spending it effectively requires reforms to the Intelligence…
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War Powers Guard Rails Can Keep the U.S. From Sliding into a New Middle East War

"Because so much power has accreted in the executive branch when it comes to matters of war and peace, the risk of stumbling into a new Middle East War for insufficiently examined…
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