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

Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals Judges (Colonel) Alison Daly, (Captain) Nathaniel Gross, and (Lieutenant Colonel) Keaton Harrell sit in the judges bench in Burns Moot Court Room.

The United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals Holds Appellate Hearing at GW Law

April 15, 2025

On April 2nd, the National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program along with the Military Law Society and National Security Law Association hosted the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals for an oral argument.

The US Capitol with coding written on it.

GW Law Hosts Fireside Chat with Renn Gade on Intelligence Community Lawyering

April 1, 2025

Renn Gade gave GW Law Students insight into his long and successful career as a lawyer serving in several roles within the U.S. intelligence community.

A group of students talk to a professor at the Adjunct Professor networking event.

National Security Law Program Hosts Adjunct Networking Reception

March 25, 2025

GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program and NSLA hosted its Adjunct Networking Reception this month.

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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

"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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Professor Dickinson Provides Insight Into the US Cooperation with the ICC's Ukraine Investigation

Professor Dickinson provides an overview of a joint symposium hosted by Just Security and Articles of War.


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