NATO, the world's strongest and most powerful military alliance, represents 50% of the worlds economic power and 50% of its military power. As we head into another year of war in Ukraine, several NATO allies have recently agreed to step up their military aid, raising tensions with the Kremlin. This week, host Elisa is joined by George Washington University Professor and NATO expert, Dr. Erwan Lagadec, to discuss NATO's early formation, how it's expanded over the years, and if even greater involv...
Jan 26, 2023•35 min
The scale of Russia's criminal conduct in Ukraine is astounding. Since Russia invaded Ukraine almost one year ago, Ukrainian authorities have opened over 50,000 investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Russia. As we approach the one year anniversary of the invasion, we welcome back Judge James Baker to revisit the laws and treaties that apply to Russia and this conflict. Hon. James E Baker is Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University: https://law.syr...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Since the sixth century, Ukraine has been the site of many incursions from the east and west, from Ghengis Khan, to the Ottomans, Swedes, Poles, and more. This week, host Elisa is joined by Russia and Eurasia expert Eugene Rumer to review Ukraine's history of upheaval, what Ukraine's future may hold, and how Putin is shaping its present. Eugene Rumer is Director and Senior Fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: https://carnegieendowment.org/ex...
Jan 12, 2023•53 min
What does the new year have in store for national security law and policy? This week host Elisa is joined by fellow committee members Bill Banks, Harvey Rishikof and Mary DeRosa to run through the big issues for the year ahead. Will this be a landmark year in the crackdown on tech? Will crypto policy steal the spotlight? What will happen with Title 42 and immigration law? Bill Banks is Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security: https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/about_the_i...
Jan 05, 2023•40 min
To celebrate another year of National Security Law Today, host Elisa brings you some of her favorite highlights from 2022. Browse our entire collection of episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Soundcloud. Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-security-law-today/id1276946676 Follow to the podcast and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KgtjLDlxsNxYrCLuOoF1I?si=882ef17c522c48ae Follow us...
Dec 22, 2022•26 min
The Islamic Republic has imposed a near total blockout of independent information coming out of the Iran. While protestors search for savvy workarounds, the regime only further cracks down with heightened censorship and surveillance. This week, host Elisa is joined by Shervin Taheran, JD Candidate at the Georgetown University Law Center. Through her research with Georgetown’s National Security Technology Incubator Project, she brings extensive analysis of the risks and effects of social media in...
Dec 15, 2022•35 min
Part 2 of 2 – While many have had their eyes on the midterms and the World Cup, hundreds have been killed during protests in the Islamic Republic. This week, host Elisa continues our Iran series with guest Dr. Roham Alvandi, Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together they discuss the critical shifts in Iran’s governing structures from the coup in 1953 to the revolution in 1979. What shifted in Iran to allow for the revolution in...
Dec 07, 2022•29 min
While many have had their eyes on the midterms and the World Cup, hundreds have been killed during protests in the Islamic Republic. This week, host Elisa continues our Iran series with guest Dr. Roham Alvandi, Associate Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together they discuss the critical shifts in Iran’s governing structures from the coup in 1953 to the revolution in 1979. How did U.S. involvement play a role in these early coups? How di...
Dec 01, 2022•27 min
Part 2 of 2 – This week, host Elisa is joined by Iran expert, Ray Takeyh, to discuss the history of Iran's governmental structure and its transition from western ally to enemy. How are the current protests impacting the Islamic Republic's control and influence? And considering Iran's growing affiliations with both Russia and China, is there any hope of recovering a steady U.S./Iran dynamic? Ray Takeyh is Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations: ...
Nov 17, 2022•25 min
In 1979, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was overthrown as a result of the Iranian Revolution, ending centuries of monarchy rule and giving rise to the Islamic Republic. This week, host Elisa is joined by Iran expert, Ray Takeyh, to discuss the history of Iran's governmental structure and its transition from western ally to enemy. How did oil transform Iran's relationship with the west? And how did Ayatollah Khomeini go from exile to leader? Ray Takeyh is Hasib J. Sabbagh seni...
Nov 10, 2022•25 min
Known as the biggest destabilizing force in the Middle East, this week we begin a multi-part series on the state of Iran. Host Elisa is joined by Brian Egan, Partner at Skadden, to discuss our complicated history with Iran, where it started, and where we stand today. Brian Egan is a Partner at Skadden: https://www.skadden.com/en/Professionals/E/Egan-Brian Brian Egan will be leading a panel on Thursday morning, Nov. 17th, during our Annual Review Conference on “The Economic Tools of National Secu...
Nov 03, 2022•34 min
It's midterm election season, and on Congress' docket are two bills that will impact how the electoral college is certified. This week, we're revisiting the second half of our conversation with Professor Edward Foley, Director of Election Law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law. Ned discusses what a successful election looks like in America and the lessons learned from the milestone case of Bush v. Gore. Professor Edward Foley is the Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law at The Ohio ...
Oct 27, 2022•35 min
Last month, the House passed a bill to reform the electoral college. This week, we're revisiting our conversation with Professor Edward Foley, Director of Election Law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law. Ned dives in on how Americans elect our federal officers, and how the law and the courts have ruled on voting; from naming electors to deciding Bush v. Gore in 2000. Professor Edward Foley is the Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law at The Ohio State University and director of the ...
Oct 20, 2022•37 min
Part 2 of 2 – For nearly 235 years, the U.S. Constitution has provided the foundation for America's economic prosperity, political stability, and democratic debate. This week, host Elisa and Harvey Rishikof welcome former Senator Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville to discuss their new book, The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It. Together they discuss the latest controversial push to rewrite our Constitution, and how this...
Oct 13, 2022•25 min
For nearly 235 years, the U.S. Constitution has provided the foundation for America's economic prosperity, political stability, and democratic debate. This week, host Elisa and Harvey Rishikoff welcome former Senator Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville to discuss their new book, The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It. Together they discuss the latest controversial push to rewrite our Constitution, and how this problematic ...
Oct 06, 2022•30 min
Part 2 of 2 – Many of the problems we face today, from recent global recessions to climate change, can be traced back to short term thinking. This week, host Elisa is joined by Ari Wallach, futurist and author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors our Future Needs. Ari acutely notes that we are at a significant turning point in history, one when bold change is needed to lay the groundwork for future generations. Yet, many Americans remain distracted by division and focused on the here and no...
Sep 29, 2022•40 min
Many of the problems we face today, from recent global recessions to climate change, can be traced back to short term thinking. This week, host Elisa is joined by Ari Wallach, futurist and author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors our Future Needs. Ari acutely notes that we are at a significant turning point in history, one when bold change is needed to lay the groundwork for future generations. Yet, many Americans remain distracted by division and focused on the here and now. How do we c...
Sep 22, 2022•42 min
This week we're covering the range of national security related topics that have been making headlines. Host Elisa is joined by Bill Banks to discuss the latest impacts of climate change, Ukraine's comeback, China's elections, and looking back on 21 years since the attacks on 9/11. And stick around towards the end of the episode for NSLT's latest book recommendations! Bill Banks is Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, and Emeritus Professor at the Syracuse University...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min
What makes the world go round? It is increasingly obvious that today the answer is "data" – specifically, data about individuals that companies collect, transmit, and store. Understandably, governments seek access to that data to protect national security and public safety, but such access raises serious privacy concerns, both at home and abroad. This week's episode features an expert panel from our CLE conference this past February. The panel discusses the various angles of data privacy, as wel...
Sep 09, 2022•25 min
Today's media landscape is plagued with division. This week, host Elisa is joined by Chris Stirewalt, former Fox News political editor and author of Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back. Chris joins the cast to discuss how contemporary news outlets are drifting further into sensationalism and "rage revenue" and away from the civic-minded duty of keeping audiences informed. How can good journalism thrive in a sea of clickbait and extreme viewpoints? How do...
Sep 01, 2022•53 min
Where can we expect law and policy regarding national security surveillance to go in the coming years? Where should it go? This week's episode features an expert panel from our CLE conference this past February. The panel gives greater context to these questions, set against growing domestic national security threats from militias, American political extremists, controversies about surveillance that have left several FISA authorities lapsed; and questions about the renewal of Sec. 702 of the FIS...
Aug 25, 2022•24 min
There's no denying the gender pay gap. Since 2000, the gender pay gap has held steady at about 20% despite all strides towards equality. Is the glass ceiling still holding strong? This week, host Elisa is joined by Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, and author of Machiavelli for Women. Stacey brings with her a wealth of data and workplace knowledge, from how to get your opinions heard in a meeting to navigating the most complex of power dynamics. How are women ...
Aug 18, 2022•44 min
This week, host Elisa is joined by national security experts Seth Jones and Jamil Jaffer to break down the latest national security headlines. How will Ayman al Zawahiri’s death impact Al-Qaeda? Was Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan effective? And while Americans tend to be short term thinkers, what long term strategies can we introduce now in order to bolster semiconductor production here at home? Seth Jones is Senior Vice President, Harold Brown Chair, and Director of the International Security...
Aug 11, 2022•35 min
This week, host Elisa is joined by former federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno to run through the latest stock of national security news. Is the White House signaling the defense industry to gear up weapons production? Is China behaving well but pretending not to? And why is real estate such an effective money laundering mechanism for Russian oligarchs? Joseph Moreno is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of SAP National Security Services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gf0qOjuZPXin1l...
Aug 04, 2022•28 min
This week is all about climate change, an increasingly undeniable threat to our national security. Host Elisa is joined by committee members Brian Egan and William Banks to discuss what legal authorities are at the disposal of the President to help combat this crisis. What defines an international economic emergency? And domestically, what other authorities can the President utilize to target certain parties that threaten our global climate? Brian Egan is a Partner at Skadden: https://www.skadde...
Jul 28, 2022•18 min
As Congress makes advances on a new Chips Act, it is a fitting time to revisit our previous episode on semiconductor production, featuring Intel's Tom Quillin. Twenty years ago, the U.S. held over 37% of the world’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Today, that share has dropped to just 12%. As demand for chips rises, we are faced with a pressing dilemma: rely on other nations for essential chips, or take the needed steps to bolster our semiconductor ecosystem here at home. Host Elisa is...
Jul 21, 2022•31 min
This week, Harvey Rishikof hosts Gilman Louie, a Partner at Alsop Louie and former CEO of In-Q-Tel. Together they discuss the latest cutting-edge technologies and how these innovations are changing the global dynamic. What is the current state of U.S. tech dominance in comparison to China? How can we better secure our vulnerable systems? And how are lawyers helping in this pursuit of innovation? Gilman Louie is a Partner at Alsop Louie: https://alsop-louie.com/team/gilman-louie/ Harvey Rishikof ...
Jul 14, 2022•33 min
This week, host Elisa and Harvey Rishikof are joined by two decorated national security lawyers, Adam Pearlman and Kay Wakatake, to discuss the newly released edition of the U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook. This sourcebook has long served as a must have resource throughout Congress, the Executive Branch, and private practice. Together, Kay and Adam discuss their roles as Editor and Editor-in-Chief of this recent edition, the evolution of its contents, and how this sourcebook has aided...
Jul 07, 2022•20 min
(Part 2 of 2) - There is a major flaw in the international shipping industry: the determination of ultimate ownership. This secrecy leads to unfathomable corruption without consequence. This week, host Elisa is joined by award-winning reporter, Matthew Campbell, to discuss his new book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. The book illustrates the shocking corruption and inner workings of the international shipping industry, told through the len...
Jun 30, 2022•18 min
There is a major flaw in the international shipping industry: the determination of ultimate ownership. This secrecy leads to unfathomable corruption without consequence. This week, host Elisa is joined by award-winning reporter, Matthew Campbell, to discuss his new book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. The book illustrates the shocking corruption and inner workings of the international shipping industry, told through the lens of the 2011 Br...
Jun 23, 2022•23 min
