National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law

Areas of Study

National Security & U.S. Foreign Relations

This practice area explores the nature and origins of the federal government's foreign relations powers, and U.S. law implementing international law, and the U.S. law of national security and counterterrorism.

LLM, MSL, and JD Concentration

National Security & Cybersecurity

This practice area has evolved with the world's increased connectivity through the use of modern technology and cyberspace and the accompanying growing vulnerabilities from physical and cyber threats.

LLM, MSL, and JD Concentration

About Us

Learn more about our diverse and experienced National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law faculty.

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Program News

Back Row: Senior Judge Bill Annexstad, Senior Judge Natalie Richardson, and Judge Roberto Ramírez Front Row: Christiana Lano, Cathryn Jones, and James Van Drie

U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Hears Oral Argument at GW Law

May 29, 2024

Four GW Law students submitted amicus briefs for both parties and appeared before the court for the hearing.

A student, Maj. Gen. Vernon, and Dean Schooner

Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General Discusses Women in Legal Leadership

April 9, 2024

GW Law celebrated Women's History Month with Maj. Gen. Rebecca Vernon, Air Force Deputy JAG, sharing leadership insights from her distinguished military career.

Students sitting at a table all looking intensely in the same direction

Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition Recap

March 18, 2024

The competition aims to introduce first-year students to the world of national security law before their first registration in March.

National Security, Foreign Relations, & Cybersecurity News

Upcoming Events

The National Security Law Program holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events. 

 

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Faculty in the News

“Generative AI's privacy problem’’

Axios quoted Daniel Solove about generative AI and its use of personal data.

"Conservatives call for Biden to shut down border on his own. Experts say it's not that simple"

Spectrum News quoted Alberto Benitez describing the legal steps in order to control a border and the dangers and criticisms that go along with that control.

"Father of Parkland shooting victim sues U.S. over gun laws"

UPI quoted Arturo Carrillo about the importance of international human rights and protection from gun violence.

"Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces"

The New York Times quoted Daniel Solove in an article discussing the violation of privacy new technology poses on search engines.


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