The Lawfare Podcast

From August 19, 2020: Late last week, the UN Security Council voted down a resolution, offered by the United States, to indefinitely extend a conventional arms embargo on Iran set to expire in October. The lifting of the arms embargo was one of the sweeteners that was part of the Obama administration's Iran nuclear agreement. Now, the Trump administration has announced it will begin the process of triggering the snapback of UN sanctions on Iran using procedures outlined in UNSCR 2231—a move that could be the death knell for the Iran nuclear agreement. Margaret Taylor sat down with Lawfare senior editor Scott Anderson and Richard Gowan, the UN director for the Crisis Group, an independent research and advocacy organization that recently released a report on the U.S. attempt to reimpose sanctions, to talk through the legal and political issues, as well as what will unfold on this matter in the weeks and months to come.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawfare Senior Editors Quinta Jurecic and Roger Parloff, alongside Judges Aileen Cannon and Scott McAfee, discuss the latest trials and legal proceedings involving Trump in Florida and Georgia. They analyze delays in the legal process, deadly force authorization accusations, and Trump's legal challenges in New York. The podcast also explores the legal strategy against Trump and evaluates a lawyer's performance in a high-profile trial. The hosts highlight the importance of supporter engagement and humorously sign off from different studio locations.

This episode of “Trump's Trials and Tribulations, N.Y. Dispatch” was recorded on May 30 in front of a live audience on YouTube and Zoom.Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes talked to Lawfare Senior Editors Quinta Jurecic and Roger Parloff, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien, and Courts Correspondent and Legal Fellow Anna Bower about Trump's conviction in his N.Y. criminal case. Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts for falsification of business records in the first degree. They discussed the the mood in the courtroom when the jury delivered the verdict, what this means for the 2024 election, big takeaways from the trial, and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawfare all-stars Natalie Orpett, Eugenia Lostri, and Kevin Frazier discuss national security news, including Guantanamo detainee transfers, AI safety, and undersea cable protection. They explore challenges in resettling detainees, risks of AI development, and strategic competition for undersea cables. The podcast covers a wide range of topics from legal issues to potential threats in telecommunications infrastructure.

Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler discusses the need for a new agency to regulate AI and emerging technology, highlighting the current agencies' lack of agility. He explores the pros and cons of the Senate AI Working Group's roadmap, emphasizing the importance of addressing spillover effects of AI development.

Thomas de Waal, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe, discusses Georgia's controversial foreign agent bill, its implications on NGO's, political turmoil, Western relations, and the country's complex position balancing Russia and the West.

Legal experts Benjamin Wittes, Anna Bower, Tyler McBrien, and Katerine Pompilio discuss Trump's trial proceedings, courtroom drama, prosecution strategies, witness testimonies, data privacy solutions, and speculation on the upcoming verdict in an engaging and informative podcast.

Anaïs Maurer, literature professor and author of The Ocean on Fire, discusses the impact of colonial nuclear detonations in Oceania, climate change narratives, cultural resilience, and storytelling in the face of environmental challenges. Topics include French nuclear testing in the Pacific, indigenous women's leadership, symbolism of coconuts in literature, and anti-nuclear activism in Oceania.

Brookings experts Molly Reynolds, Tara Varma, and Sophie Roehse discuss the upcoming EU Parliamentary elections and their implications on European and U.S. politics, including the war in Ukraine, relations with China, and asylum seekers. They delve into the EU's legislative functions, national party elections, far-right party strategies, and transatlantic security challenges.

Dr. Sheena Greitens and Dr. Ronald Deibert discuss Trump's bans on TikTok and WeChat, U.S.-China relations, technology competition, Xi Jinping's security theory, personal data privacy, national security concerns in corporate transactions, and the need for global cooperation in addressing Chinese technology.