RCLS fellow Bob Bauer in Just Security analyzes the White House’s claim of absolute immunity from congressional testimony for President Trump’s aides, the likelihood that such claims will stand up in court, and the potential impacts on the institution of the presidency GalleryRCLS fellow Bob Bauer in Just Security analyzes the White House’s claim of absolute immunity from congressional testimony for President Trump’s aides, the likelihood that such claims will stand up in court, and the potential impacts on the institution of the presidency
RCLS fellow Yascha Mounk writes in The Atlantic that a recent scandal in Austria that brought down a far-right populist leader for soliciting illegal donations from a Russian billionaire may not signal a turning point in the populist wave across Europe; instead, it may “yet turn out to reveal populism’s astounding resilience.” GalleryRCLS fellow Yascha Mounk writes in The Atlantic that a recent scandal in Austria that brought down a far-right populist leader for soliciting illegal donations from a Russian billionaire may not signal a turning point in the populist wave across Europe; instead, it may “yet turn out to reveal populism’s astounding resilience.”
- RCLS triple threat: Reiss Center senior fellows Tess Bridgeman, Rebecca Ingber and Steve Pomper write in Just Security on Iran, AG Barr’s expansive views of presidential power, and steps Congress can take to defuse the threat of war Gallery
RCLS triple threat: Reiss Center senior fellows Tess Bridgeman, Rebecca Ingber and Steve Pomper write in Just Security on Iran, AG Barr’s expansive views of presidential power, and steps Congress can take to defuse the threat of war
RCLS Faculty Director Ryan Goodman writes in the New York Times that the Trump Administration’s attempt to block Congress from viewing the non-redacted Mueller report threatens its ability to effectively craft legislation designed to protect the U.S. from foreign influence GalleryRCLS Faculty Director Ryan Goodman writes in the New York Times that the Trump Administration’s attempt to block Congress from viewing the non-redacted Mueller report threatens its ability to effectively craft legislation designed to protect the U.S. from foreign influence
RCLS fellow and Marine Corps Reserve Judge Advocate Lindsay Rodman in Joint Force Quarterly praises lawmakers’ decision to maintain, rather than reduce, the central role of the commander in the military justice system in their latest package of reforms, writing that this will promote accountability and ensure the best outcomes for all stakeholders GalleryRCLS fellow and Marine Corps Reserve Judge Advocate Lindsay Rodman in Joint Force Quarterly praises lawmakers’ decision to maintain, rather than reduce, the central role of the commander in the military justice system in their latest package of reforms, writing that this will promote accountability and ensure the best outcomes for all stakeholders
RCLS Faculty Director Ryan Goodman speaks to Rachel Maddow on MSNBC about the counterintelligence investigation into President Trump and how members of Congress should frame the issue if given the opportunity to ask Robert Mueller about it during his potential, but still unscheduled, testimony GalleryRCLS Faculty Director Ryan Goodman speaks to Rachel Maddow on MSNBC about the counterintelligence investigation into President Trump and how members of Congress should frame the issue if given the opportunity to ask Robert Mueller about it during his potential, but still unscheduled, testimony
RCLS fellow Lisa Monaco joined Chuck Rosenberg on “The Oath” podcast to discuss her multifaceted career, the complex challenges to the US that she encountered during her time in government, and the importance of mentorship and leadership. GalleryRCLS fellow Lisa Monaco joined Chuck Rosenberg on “The Oath” podcast to discuss her multifaceted career, the complex challenges to the US that she encountered during her time in government, and the importance of mentorship and leadership.
RCLS fellow Yascha Mounk spoke to CBS News about President Trump’s welcoming of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the White House on Monday and how the move could further fuel European allies’ uncertainty about their ability to continue to rely on U.S. support GalleryRCLS fellow Yascha Mounk spoke to CBS News about President Trump’s welcoming of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the White House on Monday and how the move could further fuel European allies’ uncertainty about their ability to continue to rely on U.S. support
- RCLS fellow Tess Bridgeman writes in Just Security that Iran’s relatively cautious suspension of compliance with particular aspects of the JCPOA, while concerning, may signal a degree of restraint within the Iranian government that could leave the door open to de-escalation Gallery
RCLS fellow Tess Bridgeman writes in Just Security that Iran’s relatively cautious suspension of compliance with particular aspects of the JCPOA, while concerning, may signal a degree of restraint within the Iranian government that could leave the door open to de-escalation
RCLS board member David S. Cohen writes with Zoe A.Y. Weinberg in Foreign Affairs that U.S. sanctions in pursuit of regime change in countries like Venezuela will prove ineffective and unrealistic, and may cause damage to both the U.S economy and American foreign policy objectives in the long term GalleryRCLS board member David S. Cohen writes with Zoe A.Y. Weinberg in Foreign Affairs that U.S. sanctions in pursuit of regime change in countries like Venezuela will prove ineffective and unrealistic, and may cause damage to both the U.S economy and American foreign policy objectives in the long term