Memorial Day 2023 – Remembering those who gave all
What does Memorial Day mean to you? According to a survey, “less than half of Americans know the true meaning behind Memorial Day.” To many Americans, it conjures up pleasant visions of a day...
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Shortbursts: CJCS nominee, conferences, graduations, new papers and more!
Shortbursts are an occasional feature of Lawfire® designed to provide quick updates on a variety of matters. Former LENS Speaker nominated to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The President has nominated...
Introducing: “Return to Sender?” an analysis of the ‘open letter’ on U.S. civil-military relations
In September 2022, eight former secretaries of defense and five former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed an open letter, “To Support and Defend: Principles of Civilian Control and Best Practices of...
Podcast: The former U.S. Ambassador to Russia speaks to the LENS Conference
One of the highlights of the 28th Annual National Security Law Conference was the terrific “fireside chat’ with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, the former US deputy secretary of state and former US ambassador to...
The 2023 USCYBERCOM Legal Conference: A recap with videos!
Do you want to hear the latest cyberlaw developments related to national security? Did you miss this year’s U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Legal Conference? If you did attend, would you like to hear the...
Mark Nevitt on “Can we Reconcile Clean Energy Goals with National Security?”
In today’s post Mark Nevitt, Associate Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law, expertly addresses news reports about a supposed controversy between the Pentagon and the Interior Department regarding plans for offshore...
Guest Post: Mr. Butch Bracknell on “Underestimating Allies: NATO’s Strategic Misjudgment”
Today’s post unpacks for us some of the complexities associated with Finland’s and Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Few are better to undertake this analysis than my friend Butch Bracknell who spent most of...
Podcast: “Cybersecurity Policy and National Security: How should the public and private sectors prepare for tomorrow’s threats?”
Today’s podcast from our 28th Annual National Security Law Conference is on a topic everyone is (or should be!) thinking about: “Cybersecurity Policy and National Security: How should the public and private sectors prepare...
Podcast: “Domestic Terrorism: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Go from Here?”
The title of today’s video from Duke’s 28th Annual National Security Law Conference captures the topic exceptionally well: “Domestic Terrorism: Where Are We Now, and Where to We Go From Here?“ You’ll see a...
Podcast: “Corporations and National Security: Is the Private Sector the New Battleground?”
How do national security law issues impact business? What does a national security law practice look like at a major law firm? Today’s video from Duke’s 28th Annual National Security Law Conference helps to...
Guest Post: Crisis in Military Recruiting is Bank Worthy
Security, both fiscal and physical, is a primary need of individuals and countries. With the recent banking crisis, much attention went to that issue and resolutions. Another crisis is happening on a broader scale,...
