One of our favorite activities here at Lawfire is to track the national security-related careers of those with a Duke Law connection. We’ve looked at former students students who are now military lawyers –...
Duke Law is increasingly becoming the destination school for those interested in serving as a military lawyer (called a “judge advocate” or JAG). As I’ve noted before, the legal practice of JAGs is quite...
Late breaking news: unfortunately, due to complications arising from the severe weather in this area, we have to postpone this event. We’ll let you know when its rescheduled. Apologies for any inconvenience! This coming...
What sort of legal work are military lawyers (called judge advocates or “JAGs”) doing in deployed areas like Afghanistan? Actually, lots of different things, and two terrific Air Force JAGs with Duke Law connections recently updated...
At the Aspen Security Forum this week, FBI Director Christopher Wray characterized China “from a counterintelligence perspective” as representing “in many ways” the “broadest, most challenging, most significant threat we face as a country.” ...
If you are interested in national security, but don’t have much of a background, how can you close the gap? Reading (and listening) is a great way to do so, especially as the summer...
Lawfire readers, the Ruben Everett Cyber Fellowship is a tremendous opportunity!!!! But if this is not for you, please pass to anyone you think might find it of interest! Here’s the announcement: Duke University School of...
On April 24, 2018 my friend, US Army Major Matt Cavanaugh, delivered the remarks below to the 2018 US Army War College (USAWC) 29th Annual Strategy Conference. This year’s theme was “Strategic Leadership 2030:...
Over on The Hill I have a new essay entitled “Want to save teens? Driving restrictions could save at least as many lives as gun control” in which I argue for teen driving restrictions...
President Trump has asked the Pentagon “to explore a celebration at which all Americans can show their appreciation” for America’s military. Although the idea is still in its “infancy,” it could manifest itself in...
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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