Most Americans were rightly appalled by the almost unimaginable events in Washington last week. As political leaders sort out larger issues of accountability, let’s unpack some suggestions for America’s military at this sensitive time. ...
This coming week registration will open for 26th Annual Center on Law, Ethics and National Security (LENS) conference which will be presented via Zoom on 25-27 February, but we want to give Lawfire® readers...
Wondering what to do with that gift card you received on the 25th? I very highly recommend you use it to get a copy of Tom Ricks’ new book, First Principles: What America’s Founders...
This family heirloom was begun by my late grandmother, and completed by my mother before she too passed away in 1992. I believe the words reflect the view of many veterans, and I hope...
How should public pronouncements by retired general and flag officers (GFOs) on controversial issues be viewed by the citizenry? A case study is found in Risa Brooks’ and Michael Robinson’s recent essay on War...
In a democracy that wants and needs a non-partisan military, shouldn’t active-duty servicemembers avoid creating, in advance of a divisive and hotly-contested election (or any election), the impression that the armed forces has a...
Recently the media (see here and here) reported on a move by several civilian attorneys and former judge advocates to offer what they describe as “second opinions” to “military and National Guard members who...
Not long ago a Washington Post reporter asked me about the use of the National Guard during what the Post described as “mayhem” in the District last June in the aftermath of the tragic...
One of my students asked me about a rather overwrought news story that headlined “Trump’s illness raises national security concerns as Pentagon looks to reassure public.” While the health of the President should always...
Does America want its defense establishment led by those who have never served in the military? Does the principle of civilian control of the military mandate that result? Can’t those who haven’t served still...
Charles J. Dunlap Jr., the former deputy judge advocate general of the United States Air Force, joined the Duke Law faculty in July 2010 where he is a professor of the practice of law and Executive Director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.
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