The President has moved to secure the southern border by putting a strip of land along it under DoD's jurisdiction, making it subject to military installation rules. Maj. Gen. Dunlap discusses these actions and how they might differ from the first term.  sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Today’s podcast from the 30th Annual LENS Conference is by Prof. Mark Nevitt of Emory Law. Mark is one of the world’s premier experts on his presentation’s vitally important topic: “Climate Change, Environmental Law, and National Security.” sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Heard about Russia’s “shadow fleet”? We have one of the world’s top maritime law specialists, Pete Pedrozo, to advise us on its legal status. He explains for us what it is, why it is such a serious concern, and–importantly–why it is so difficult to stop. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Today’s podcast from the 30th LENS Conf. represents a temporary homecoming for former Duke Law professor Curt Bradley, who now teaches at UChicago Law School and has written a new book, Historical Gloss and Foreign Affairs: Constitutional Authority in Practice. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

3L Jack Bergantino’s LENS Essay, "74,702 Reasons for Action: The Legal Grounds for Potential U.S. Force Against Drug Cartels," concludes "force, perhaps highly selective, is a legally plausible option for decision-makers.” You can read his analysis here: sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Did you realize World War II in Europe ended 80 years ago today? Kirk Warner, a 33-year Army veteran who is now a litigator with Smith Anderson, gathered some thoughts for us to contemplate on this 80th anniversary of Nazi capitulation. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Read here for the latest "Shortburst (Spring edition): Celebrate Armed Forces Day and more news!" sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Yesterday was Memorial Day, which commemorates those who have died during service in America’s  military, so we hope you take a few minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Read more about the day of remembrance here: sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Hear about a terrific development in LOAC scholarship: the publication of the Second Edition of the Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare. Dave Letts, a contributor to the Manual, has agreed to give us an outline of what' s new in the Second Edition. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Today Lawfire contributor and LENS conference speaker Dawn Zoldi addresses something that has been on the minds of a lot of people lately: what can we do to protect ourselves against hostile drones? Read what she has to say here: sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Domestic deployments of military personnel can be contentious, as the recent events in LA certainly demonstrate. Today's post aims to help you understand the legal issues involved so you can draw your own conclusions about this controversial situation. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Yesterday we celebrated two birthdays: the Flag’s and the Army’s 250th! Read more about the meaning of each here: sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading! Here are some recommendations of varying lengths and genres for your consideration: sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

In the latest LENS Essay, "Targeting TikTok: Adapting Distinction to the Age of Social Media," recent Duke Law grad Chandler Cole challenges the status quo. She describes today’s social media reach, unpacks current law, and proposes a sensible solution. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Lawfire welcomes new contributors, Army Maj. Hannah Miller & AF Maj. Ashley Johnson. Writing in their personal capacities, Miller and Johnson discuss the growing problem of unauthorized drone use over military bases and grapple with the 4A implications. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Lawfire contributor Rob Bracknell unpacks the recent changes to AR 15-6, "Procedures for Preliminary Inquiries, Administrative Investigations, and Boards of Officers." The media reports the changes raised issue among some observers, which Butch analyzes. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Amid political scrutiny and leadership upheaval, Lawfire contributor Marc Warren argues that JAGs' unique combination of legal acumen and battlefield experience make them true force multipliers in U.S. military operations. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Lawfire contributor Geoff Corn's must-read article unpacks a key tension within proportionality: while it is often used to judge the legitimacy of combat from the outside, it is far less useful for helping troops manage civilian risks during operations. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Read Professor Raul (Pete) Pedrozo's take on the legal and strategic risks of containerized missile launchers, from their utility in warfare to the dangers of perfidy at sea. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…

Maggie McGinnis explores a high-stakes debate over whether frozen Russian assets abroad can and should be redirected to support Ukraine. It's a must-read explainer on a hot-button issue at the intersection of law, war, and global finance. sites.duke.edu/lawfire/2025/0…