Some summer 2026 reading suggestions…and more!
I‘ve always believed summer is a great time to catch up on your reading! Vacations can provide time to read the books most Americans want to read, but too often they don’t get around...
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LENS’ 31st Annual National Security Law Conference: the attendees speak!
The Center on Law, Ethics and National Security’s (LENS) 31st Annual National Security Law Conference is now in the books, but the feedback from attendees indicates it was a major success. Many appreciated not...
Shortburst: Conference Update and more!
Our 31st Annual National Security Law Conference, set for Friday, February 27, and Saturday morning, February 28, is fully booked (including the overflow room!). However, if you are interested in attending, we do have...
LENS Essay Series: “Inhibiting Information Exports: Restricting International Travel After Deemed Export Violations”
Do you know what a “deemed export” is? If not, I suggest you take a look at Duke Law 3L Kevin Dugan’s fascinating essay, “Inhibiting Information Exports: Restricting International Travel After Deemed Export Violations,”...
Conference update…and meet the Scholars and Ambassadors for LENS 2026!
Today, I’ll update you on the 31st Annual National Security Law Conference, let you know about our “Early Arrival Event”, and introduce you to our LENS Scholars for 2026, as well as our 2026...
Register now for Duke’s 31st Annual National Security Law Conference!
I’m writing to invite you to attend the 31st Annual National Security Law Conference presented by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security (LENS) here at Duke Law School on Friday, February 27,...
Cadet Emma Cao on “Inside JAO: Seven Lessons from a Summer in the Pentagon”
Today’s post is by a new Lawfire® contributor, Cadet Emma Cao from the University of North Carolina’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 590. When Emma told me about her summer internship,...
Summer 2025 Reading Recommendations!
Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading! Vacations can provide some time to do the book reading that most Americans (as we’ll see below), want to do (but may not...
Memorial Day 2025: A Prayer for Peace
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, which commemorates those who have died during service in America’s military, so I hope you and your family take a few minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate price...
Shortburst (Spring edition): Celebrate Armed Forces Day and more news!
Today is Armed Forces Day!! In his Proclamation, President Trump said: How is Armed Forces Day different from other military-related holidays? The USO explains:In his Proclamation, the President added this observation: Spring Happenings! It’s...
