Memorial Day 2019…and D-Day 1944
Last year’s post about Memorial Day (“Honoring Those Who Gave Up Two Lives”) had some background as to the holiday’s origin and purpose. However, a disheartening new poll saying “Only 55% of Americans Know...
Monthly Archive: May 2019
The Behenna Pardon: some answers (and much more!)
Do you have questions about the pardon of former Army First Lieutenant Michael Behenna who was accused of killing a prisoner in Iraq? In a recent essay (“What Questions Is the Pentagon Avoiding?“) Just...
Reflections on Pacifism
What does pacifism mean today? This topic is especially timely because a recent poll in Japan shows that 54% of the public oppose revisions to their “pacifistic” constitution, something that may confound those who...
Don’t militarize the response to the challenge of climate change
With almost daily reports of wicked weather events that often set records of the unwelcome kind, the issue of climate change has rightly garnered the attention of experts both in and out of government....
Navy and Air Force JAG Corps gain Duke Law talent!
Duke Law is increasingly the ‘go-to’ place for those interested in pursuing a career as a military lawyer. It’s a real ‘win-win’ as the armed forces are getting truly top talent. Just this week...
Podcast: Ethics & the National Security Lawyer: Distinctions with a Difference
Want to hear a fresh take on how to handle ethical issues in the national security context? Today’s podcaster Kate Oler can help you think through these difficult issues. She’s currently a Special Master...
