In the Media
RCLS faculty director Stephen Holmes writes in Project Syndicate that Vladimir Putin’s recent proclamation of the end of western liberalism reveals deep anxieties about his own grip on power in a potentially post-liberal world GalleryRCLS faculty director Stephen Holmes writes in Project Syndicate that Vladimir Putin’s recent proclamation of the end of western liberalism reveals deep anxieties about his own grip on power in a potentially post-liberal world
RCLS fellow Tess Bridgeman and faculty director Ryan Goodman write in Just Security about the State Department’s recently explained view that the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs do not authorize military action against Iran—and what further congressional oversight should seek to clarify GalleryRCLS fellow Tess Bridgeman and faculty director Ryan Goodman write in Just Security about the State Department’s recently explained view that the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs do not authorize military action against Iran—and what further congressional oversight should seek to clarify
- RCLS fellow Bec Ingber and Adil Ahmad Haque in Just Security examine Iran’s justification for shooting down a US drone and discuss how it may indicate a shift in Iran’s interpretation of international law Gallery
RCLS fellow Bec Ingber and Adil Ahmad Haque in Just Security examine Iran’s justification for shooting down a US drone and discuss how it may indicate a shift in Iran’s interpretation of international law
RCLS fellow Stephen Pomper quoted in Washington Post piece on the limits of President Trump’s numerous “maximum pressure” campaigns, noting that his stated desire to avoid war with Iran is not “a good enough insurance policy” in the face of the course being taken by his advisors GalleryRCLS fellow Stephen Pomper quoted in Washington Post piece on the limits of President Trump’s numerous “maximum pressure” campaigns, noting that his stated desire to avoid war with Iran is not “a good enough insurance policy” in the face of the course being taken by his advisors
RCLS fellow Lisa Monaco speaks on “The World Unpacked” podcast from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the national and international rise of racially motivated violent extremism and explores the challenges that digital technology poses in preventing this violence GalleryRCLS fellow Lisa Monaco speaks on “The World Unpacked” podcast from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the national and international rise of racially motivated violent extremism and explores the challenges that digital technology poses in preventing this violence
RCLS fellow Bob Bauer writes in The Atlantic on the frustrations of the three independent inquiries into presidential or senior-level misconduct post-Watergate and the questions that must guide future investigations in order to achieve success GalleryRCLS fellow Bob Bauer writes in The Atlantic on the frustrations of the three independent inquiries into presidential or senior-level misconduct post-Watergate and the questions that must guide future investigations in order to achieve success
RCLS Fellow Lisa Monaco on a recent episode of “Axios on HBO” discussed the security threat of a pandemic and the need for an internationally coordinated response GalleryRCLS Fellow Lisa Monaco on a recent episode of “Axios on HBO” discussed the security threat of a pandemic and the need for an internationally coordinated response
RCLS advisor Jon Finer writes in Foreign Affairs this month that increasingly hawkish interpretations of the lessons learned from the Iraq War have started to erode the once-conventional wisdom of a need for increased military restraint—potentially upping the risk of future conflict GalleryRCLS advisor Jon Finer writes in Foreign Affairs this month that increasingly hawkish interpretations of the lessons learned from the Iraq War have started to erode the once-conventional wisdom of a need for increased military restraint—potentially upping the risk of future conflict
- In advance of Memorial Day, RCLS fellow Lindsay Rodman dissects the results of her organization’s recent poll of veterans about their views regarding potential war crimes pardons by President Trump, and the implications for the military justice system and the laws of war Gallery
In advance of Memorial Day, RCLS fellow Lindsay Rodman dissects the results of her organization’s recent poll of veterans about their views regarding potential war crimes pardons by President Trump, and the implications for the military justice system and the laws of war
- 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 Gallery
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