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

Dan Stigall

Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in National Security Law Discusses the U.S. National Security Architecture

February 18, 2025

The GW National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program hosted a webinar on mapping national security power in the United States.

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

GW Law Announces Second Annual Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition

January 21, 2025

GW Law's second annual Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiations Competition will take place February 22-23.

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson speaks to students during a Veterans Day event at GW Law.

Armed Forces Chief Judge Visits GW Law to Discuss Service to the Nation

December 18, 2024

GW Law hosted the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson to commemorate Veterans Day.

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

"States can fight authoritarianism by shoring up privacy laws"

Daniel Solove wrote for the Boston Globe, Daniel Solove on how states can continue to protect privacy laws.

"AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road"

NBC News quoted Daniel Solove on how these models don’t disturb people’s privacy.

“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.


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