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Responsible Cyber Offense
Perri Adams, Dave Aitel, George Perkovich, JD Work Mon, Aug 2, 2021, 11:22 AM
Offensive operations will continue apace in the foreseeable future—conducted by the United States, its allies and its adversaries. The choice is whether and how to engage in them responsibly and minimize cost to societies.
Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol

Why Trump Cannot Hide Behind Presidential Immunity for Inciting an Insurrection
Dayna Zolle Mon, Aug 2, 2021, 12:22 PM
Supreme Court precedent compels the conclusion that Trump cannot escape liability for his actions, including encouraging, for his personal gain, the violent disruption of a constitutionally mandated session of Congress.
Middle East and North Africa

Kais Saied’s Power Grab in Tunisia
Sharan Grewal Fri, Jul 30, 2021, 11:38 AM
How Tunisian and international audiences react to Saied’s announcement will likely shape whether the country remains the world’s only Arab democracy or falls to what political scientists call a “self-coup” or incumbent takeover.
Foreign Policy Essay

The Challenges of Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan
Jonathan Schroden Sun, Aug 1, 2021, 10:01 AM
Who controls territory in Afghanistan? The answer is complicated in ways that can't be expressed in a map.
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Lawfare Live: Jonathan Schroden on the U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Bryce Klehm Mon, Aug 2, 2021, 3:27 PM
Join us for a discussion about the current situation in Afghanistan.

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