By Philip Alston* - Click here to read the full text of the Article This Article focuses on the accountability of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in relation to targeted killings, under both United States law and international law. As the CIA, often in conjunction with Department of Defense (DOD) Special Operations forces, becomes more […]
Mission Possible: How Intelligence Evidence Rules Can Save UN Terrorist Sanctions
Vanessa Baehr-Jones addresses the tension between due process and targeting terrorist financing in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 1267.
The National Security Threat of Energy Dependence: A Call for a Nuclear Renaissance
Arthur Rizer explores the national security implications of energy dependence and argues that a nuclear renaissance would greatly improve the United States’ national security.
Strategic Choices: Four Legal Models for Counterterrorism in Pakistan
James J. Saulino describes four legal frameworks for the conduct of counterterrorism in Pakistan and evaluates their effectiveness toward meeting U.S. strategic interests.
Cybersecurity and National Policy
Daniel Geer’s essay on cybersecurity policy, found in NSJ Volume 1, has been nominated for the Third Annual Social Security Blogger Awards.
Investigating Violations of International Law in Armed Conflict
By Michael Schmitt - Click here to read the full text of the Article This article discusses how states attempt to fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law to respond to alleged violations of international law by their militaries during armed conflict. Part I lays out requirements under IHL […]