Matthew Waxman

Matthew Waxman, Liviu Librescu Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, discusses the law of war, its importance, and its application in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. They explore topics such as military necessity vs humanitarian interest, bright line rules, reasonableness, sieges, weaponizing the law, perverse incentives, and the evolution of the law.

Legal experts Harold Koh, Deborah Pearlstein, and Matthew Waxman discuss Trump v. United States and the National Security Constitution, exploring implications of executive power, presidential immunity, checks and balances, and calls for structural reforms to strengthen Congress in national security matters.

Matthew Waxman, a Columbia Law School professor, discusses the controversial plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, revealing the emotional turmoil faced by victims' families. John Bergmayer, Legal Director at Public Knowledge, examines a recent Fifth Circuit ruling limiting federal agency power, emphasizing its implications for communications regulation and the Universal Service Program. Together, they navigate the pressing issues of justice and administrative law in a rapidly evolving landscape.