In the first update of its Law of War (LoW) Manual since 2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) reversed itself on a key interpretation of international law. This post contends that while it may...
Can a person identified as a journalist or political commentator who nevertheless spreads hateful propaganda and disinformation be legally targeted in war? That is one of many questions to be considered following the recent...
In early April U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) held its second annual conference, and – wow – what a range of challenging topics! If you missed this year’s, I have good news for you: thanks...
With intense fighting underway in the Ukraine, this post in our series is designed to give brief answers to some law of armed conflict questions this invasion and subsequent crisis has generated. They are...
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...
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...
Shortbursts is an occasional feature of Lawfire® designed to provide brief news pieces or updates on a variety of matters. Speakers confirming for the LENS Conference! Duke Law’s Center on Law, Ethics and National...
An energetic group of Duke Law students had a unique opportunity last week not only to learn about the scope of national security law, but also to personally meet several of the leaders in...
Shortbursts is an occasional feature of Lawfire® designed to provide quick updates on a variety of matters. Lots to catch up about in this one! Base name changes finally happening In early June, Ft....
Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to give thanks for the people we’ve have the opportunity to meet in our lives, if even briefly. Today I want to share one such memory when I crossed...
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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