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To End the Forever Wars, Rein in the Drones
In drawing down the U.S. conventional military footprint, policymakers should resist relying reflexively on drone strikes in its place. Biden has a unique opportunity to chart…

Struggles of American Democracy and Implications for Human Intelligence
Despite our democracy’s recent struggles, and perhaps even enhanced by them, America's soft-power advantage is as true now as ever.

SolarWinds as a Constitutive Moment: A New Agenda for the International Law of Intelligence
The SolarWinds hack could trigger fundamental changes in legal thought and state practice. Asaf Lubin sets out what that agenda can and should look like.

On Accountability and the Next Presidency, Starting With the Cabinet
To truly “Build Back Better,” as Biden promised, he must not nominate, appoint, or otherwise hire anyone for his administration who has seriously abused power.

The Future of U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
Massive warrantless surveillance endangers both constitutional rights and U.S. competitiveness in a global information marketplace. There’s only one solution to these sets of…

Why Trump Should Not Have Access to U.S. Intelligence After January 20
Since 2015, when he first declared he was running for president, Donald Trump has posed a major national security risk, one that the American people will continue to bear well…

Saudi Arabia’s MBS Served with Extrajudicial Killing Lawsuit – Via WhatsApp
Electronic service of process -- including via social media -- has become an increasingly common practice. Gone are the days of the pizza delivery ruse.

Investigation Highlights Transparency Need on US, UK Roles in Kenyan Counterterrorism
If true, the cases further spotlight the doublespeak by the US and the UK on accountability for security force abuses in Kenya.

A Blueprint for the Future: The CIA in 2021 and Beyond
Four basic prescriptions for the CIA that must be addressed under the next administration, no matter who wins in November.

A Case for More Compassionate Leadership at CIA
A toxic work environment has taken hold at CIA. Leaders need to change the culture if they wish to attract and retain the best and brightest.

The Ties That Bind: The CIA in the Face of Presidential Attack
This is perhaps the most difficult time to be an intelligence officer since the creation of the CIA in 1947.

US Suit Against Saudi Prince for Attempted Killing of Ex-Insider Faces Hurdles
Ex-Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri's claim over an alleged assassination attempt faces issues including jurisdiction and immunity.