"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.
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.
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.
About Us
Learn more about our diverse and experienced National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law faculty.
Stretching National Security Law's Reach
National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations law program launches new degrees and online courses. GW Law is expanding its national security law offerings with two groundbreaking MSL programs at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. View Magazine
GW Law Hosts DOD Officials Roundtable on Civilian Harm
Associate Dean for National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Lisa Schenck hosted a roundtable discussion on armed conflict and civilian protection with Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker, and other leading experts. View Article
National Security Junior Attorney Alumni Panel
GW Law's National Security Law Association and National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations law program held a Junior National Security Attorney Alumni Panel with recent GW Law graduates to share their experiences. View Article
Upcoming Events
The National Security Law Program holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
Faculty in the News
"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.
"Biden Should Deport Prince Harry to Kick Off Immigration Crisis Crackdown"
Alberto Benitez was quoted by the Washington Examiner about Prince Harry’s prior drug use and his application to reside in the United States.
"The Scorched-Earth Legal Strategy Corporations Are Using to Silence Their Critics"
Ralph Steinhardt was quoted by the Intercept about companies using the civil provisions of RICO to charge their critic’s opposing attorneys with racketeering.
Alberto Benítez appeared on WUSA9 to discuss the legality of state governors from Florida and Texas transporting migrants out of state to DC & Martha’s Vineyard.
News Stories
GW Law's Military Ties and National Security Program Fuel JAG Corps Success
GW Law's military ties and National Security program lead to high JAG Corps selections, providing crucial support for students.
The GW Law Student Who Caught a Spy in the FBI
Former FBI agent and GW Law alumnus Eric O'Neill discusses catching Russian spy Robert Hanssen and shares insights on intelligence, and AI.
Professor Laura A. Dickinson on the War in Afghanistan
Professor Dickinson answered a couple of questions regarding her publication "Over-the-Horizon Drone Strikes in an Ongoing Global War: Afghanistan and Beyond."