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How To Declare War (Anno Domini, 1429)

Kenneth Anderson Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 2:00 PM

Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, sends a formal letter of summons to the English upon the siege of Orleans.

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Is Benjamin Wittes Underestimating Vladimir Putin’s Martial Arts Skills?

Michael Veltri Fri, Feb 23, 2018, 12:00 PM

An expert analysis of Vladimir Putin’s martial arts skills.

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Christmas in the Trenches 2017

Paul Rosenzweig Thu, Dec 21, 2017, 8:00 AM

As is my annual custom, this song is both thanks to all those who serve our country and a reminder of why they serve—to "secure the blessings of liberty."

My best wishes to all Lawfare readers for a warm and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year.

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‘Once to Every Man and Nation Comes the Moment to Decide’

John Bellinger Mon, Dec 11, 2017, 7:04 AM

A line of poetry relevant to the current political moment.

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Air Force to DC Employees: No Drinks Around Inauguration

Benjamin Wittes Fri, Jan 6, 2017, 8:50 AM

Hold off on that toast to the Commander in Chief. From the Be Careful How You Word Things Department comes an amusing Air Force order banning, among other things, "consumption of alcohol by military members" in the period immediately around the inauguration.

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Scalia and Foreign Law

Adam Klein Tue, Nov 29, 2016, 11:02 AM

Scalia may not have considered foreign statutes or judicial decisions, present-day international law, or global public opinion relevant indicia of constitutional meaning—but he was immensely interested in foreign legal systems.