Scott Anderson
Senior editor at Lawfare and fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution with expertise in international law and governance; author of a report on how social media platforms should handle unrecognized regimes such as the Taliban.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 33min
If Trump broke international law, so what?
Rebecca Hamilton, a law professor and former ICC attorney, and Scott Anderson, a Brookings Institution fellow and ex-diplomat, tackle the legality of Trump's strike on Venezuela. They discuss the effectiveness of international law enforcement and whether recent events signal a decline in its power. The conversation delves into the nuances of the UN Charter, the crime of aggression, and the potential costs of U.S. actions on the global stage. Both experts emphasize the urgent need to defend the rule-based order and explore ways to uphold international norms in challenging times.
Dec 17, 2025 • 43min
Lawfare Daily: Scott Anderson on How Social Media Platforms Should Handle Unrecognized Regimes
Scott Anderson, a Senior Editor at Lawfare and a fellow at the Brookings Institution, dives deep into the complex relationship between social media platforms and unrecognized regimes like the Taliban. He discusses how the Taliban's 2021 takeover challenged platforms' policies. Anderson contrasts the divergent strategies of Meta and Twitter, tackles the balance between sanctions and governance, and proposes a 'de facto authorities rule' to allow essential services while remaining compliant with laws. This framework aims to ensure civilians still receive crucial information.
