Shortburst: Thanksgiving Edition
Today is the day millions of Americans focus on giving thanks for the good things in their lives. What would they be? According to a new YouGov poll: “The thing that the most Americans...
Author: Charlie Dunlap, J.D.
Adam Oler on “The Keys to War: Why the Palestinian Grand Strategy may not be what you think it is.”
Today we hear from Lawfire® contributor and LENS conference speaker Prof Adam Oler who helps us unpack one of the most complicated–and perplexing–issues of our day. The Keys to War: Why the Palestinian Grand...
Lt Gen (R) Dave Deptula on “Election Implications for Defense: The Rendezvous”
If you are wondering what the elections mean for national defense, today’s post will give you an informed viewpoint on that vital issue. Lawfire® readers may recall that retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen....
LENS opens door for Duke Law students to expand understanding (and networking!) in the national security arena
“Opportunities like this, where students are afforded the chance to invest in their future and learn beyond the classroom, are what make Duke Law such a special place,” says 2L Matthew Barry. What’s Matt...
Graham Todd reviews “The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet”
Today Lawfire® contributor Graham Todd reviews Jeff Kosseff’s The Twenty-six Words That Created the Internet : The Twenty-Six Words That Could be Our Downfall by Graham Todd “There’s a war out there, old friend....
Veterans Day 2024; a legacy of service
Veterans Day is a special day for America’s approximately 15.8 million veterans. It is, the Veterans Administration (VA) tells us, a “celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness...
Yes, the law of military orders matters, and here’s how
In recent weeks, professors from four U.S. military institutions have expounded on what is in essence the law of military orders (even if they don’t acknowledge it as such). Decide for yourself, but I...
Should retired generals and admirals be organizing into partisan groups to influence the election?
Not long ago, retired general officers from opposing ends of the ideological and political spectrum separately contacted me with invitations to join other retired general and flag (admiral) officers (GFOs) who are organizing themselves...
Shortburst: Mid-fall 2024 edition
Shortbursts is an occasional feature of Lawfire®designed to provide brief news pieces or updates on a variety of matters. LENS welcomes Eisenhower Fellow Ayesha Malik The Center on Law. Ethics and National Security (LENS)...
Dr. Ken Raffa on Richard Overy’s “Why War?”
If you’re in search of a new perspective on the role war plays in our lives, this book review is for you! Lawfire® contributor Dr. Ken Raffa reviews the military historian Richard Overy’s ‘Why...
