The Brookings Institution explored the challenges facing the Western-led global order. International relations professor Matias Spektor delivered keynote remarks on why the attitude of a “li…
83 viewsMakan Delrahim, assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division, spoke about and participated in a conversation on global antitrust enforcement. Mr. Delrahim announced a new framework …
247 viewsFormer George W. Bush and Obama administration officials testified at a hearing on the legal issues of congressional Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) overseas. The witnesses e…
1,506 viewsThe Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board held a hearing on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that gives the government authority to conduct surveillance oversea…
415 viewsJohn Bellinger talked about the impact of the federal government shutdown on national security and U.S. intelligence gathering. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communicat…
153 viewsPanelists talked about the use of drones by Presidents George W. Bush and Obama administrations for targeted killings. Topics included the legal and policy implications, the need for more op…
455 viewsLegal scholar testified on the constitutional issues involved in the targeted killing of American citizens overseas, such as by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone. T…
4,208 viewsChristopher Anders and John Bellinger talked about the CIA’s “targeted killing” program, an Obama administration policy allowing for drone strikes in foreign countries against U.S. citizens …
2,161 viewsAmerican University’s College of Law hosted a discussion and debate of Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum after the U.S. Supreme Court reheard the case.
279 viewsFormer George W. Bush administration officials testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty…
2,347 viewsThree panels at a day-long forum on terrorism focused on the future of terrorism and U.S. responses to the threat of terrorism. Among the topics addressed were terrorist tactics and goals, c…
672 viewsHarold Koh and John Bellinger spoke about the Obama administration’s foreign policy goals and international law. Among the topics they addressed were the role of international legal advisers…
659 viewsA panel discussion was held of the legal and policy issues raised by the Guantanamo Bay detainees as the Obama administration begins to reform the government’s approach to military detention…
145 viewsA panel discussion was held of the legal and policy issues raised by Guantanamo as the Obama administration begins to reform the government’s approach to military detention in general and th…
208 viewsPanelists talked about applications of international law in the 21st century. Among the topics they addressed were the laws of armed conflict, challenges to traditional concepts of warfare p…
233 viewsA hearing was held on the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea and potential U.S. ratification of the treaty. Among the issues addressed were implications of the treaty on efforts to combat…
465 viewsMr. Bellinger spoke to foreign reporters about detainee issues, the treatment of suspected terrorists at CIA-run prisons, and military commissions legislation. He focused on President Bush’s…
56 viewsSenior Associate Counsel to the President, John Bellinger spoke at a National Security Law Conference hosted by the American Bar Association. Mr. Bellinger talked about national security str…
58 viewsMr. Gonzales talked about the Bush administration’s policy of prosecuting suspected terrorists by military tribunal. Among the topics he addressed were the jurisdiction of the tribunals, the…
94 viewsLawyers from various arms of the Executive branch talked about new developments in national security laws. Among the topics they addressed were security concerns resulting from September 11 …
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