National Security

Always Ready, Always There, Yet Still Misunderstood: Debunking Myths About the National Guard

October 16, 2020

While the National Guard is at the forefront of the nation’s emergency response and the President’s twitter feed, many are unaware what the National Guard actually is and it’s dual military and domestic roles. This has lead to many myths about the National Guard, this article aims to debunk the various myths about the National Guard and to inform readers about the legal basis and distinctions along with the sacrifices and service of the National Guard. [...]

The latest incarnation of the “Muslim Ban”

February 22, 2018

With President Trump’s third attempt at restricting foreign immigrants from entering the country, critics are noticing many of the same legal issues that plagued the first two bans. [...]

A General’s silence and a nosy neighbor

May 29, 2017

Retired Army lieutenant general and former national security advisor for the Trump Administration Michael Flynn invokes the 5th Amendment in a Senate hearing concerning Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election. [...]

Russian roulette leaves Flynn jobless

February 20, 2017

Michael Flynn is forced to resign after it is confirmed that he spoke with Russians about sanctions imposed by President Obama. [...]

North Korean nukes: rhetorical posturing or genuine threat?

April 25, 2016

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s progress in developing nuclear weapons has been slow but steadily progressive. Since the mid-20th Century, North Korea has inched closer and closer to targeting the United States. [...]

Clinton continues to campaign amid indictment talk

March 21, 2016

Amid a Presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton continues to face scrutiny as an investigation for after-labeled classified emails sent on a private server during her time as Secretary of State. [...]

President Obama formally requests congressional permission to fight ISIL

February 23, 2015

The Obama Administration is seeking congressional approval of an order allowing the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against the terrorist group ISIL. [...]

Can America be at war without “boots on the ground?”

October 13, 2014

The White House claims there is no war against ISIS without combat troops on the ground. The death of a young Marine in the Persian Gulf complicates that position. [...]

Congress giveth, and Congress taketh away

October 6, 2014

President Obama is using two decade-old congressional authorizations to justify military action against ISIS. Today's Congress is considering taking that power away. [...]

The Legality of America’s Fight Against ISIS

September 29, 2014

President Obama and his administration are relying on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as grounds for American involvement in Syria and Iraq. [...]

In an international game of “Deal or No Deal,” who makes the call?

June 23, 2014

Prisoner of war Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has come home, but the deal made for his return was legally questionable. [...]

State-Sponsored Hacking: A Combination of Security and Encroachment

June 17, 2014

Computer hacking has become a powerful tool for world powers, though it is becoming unclear whether or not hacking is harming some of our basic liberties. [...]

Computer Attacks from Home and Abroad Create Concerns for Businesses

June 10, 2014

“Hacking” is a drain on the United States’ economy in large part because of how much we value intellectual property. This value is not always shared by our economic competitors. [...]