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As norms and rules falter, the global legal community can play a critical role in “promoting authentic international law”

International initiatives to reconstruct cultural heritage must be responsive to local preferences

UN Cybercrime Convention inadequately addresses distinct risks to women and girls

Pressure waves from standing near mortars severely harm the nervous system

ABA educational video series focuses on civics for military members

Federal judges respond to Trump’s executive orders

Trump’s firing of inspectors general is leading to ‘a new standard of loyalty, not legality’

President signs anti-weaponization of government order while enabling actions against his own political targets

Is presidential overreach leading to a constitutional crisis?

Governor Abbott authorizes immigration arrests by Texas National Guard

Efforts to identify FBI personnel involved with Jan. 6 investigations raise concern

Journalists face a ‘dangerous time period’ as norms erode

President issues flurry of executive orders in first two weeks of presidency

Corn refutes claims that Israel’s rules of engagement became more permissive of civilian casualties

Preventing the revival of the Islamic State should be a priority of the Trump administration

To deter Houthi attacks in Red Sea, broad-ranging actions are needed

Zaid comments on early days of Trump presidency

Zaid reacts to contradictory White House and intelligence community statements on Havana Syndrome

As inauguration nears, some within the DoD and military voice concern

Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion draws attention to mental health among service members

Using the military to support mass deportation puts service members at risk

‘Eroding’ international agreements and laws challenge nuclear safeguard system

Nixon’s campaign against political enemies serves as a cautionary tale

Farley and Pradhan offer test to determine when IHL applies

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Delaying the sentencing of Trump in hush money case would “subvert the rule of law”

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Rudyak co-authors report addressing violence against families on Oct. 7

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Will ISIS resurge in Syria?

Zaid offers advice for targets of the Trump administration

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes after collapse of Assad regime could lead to further destabilization