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

"How Diplomats Commit Crazy Crimes Living Abroad — and Get Away with It"

Sean D. Murphy was quoted by the New York Post about enforcing parking laws on foreign diplomats.

"Federal Probe Finds Border Wall Contract for North Dakota Company Was Proper, Lacks Key Testimony"

Joshua I. Schwartz is quoted by InForum about a federal investigation into the awarding of a border wall construction contract to a North Dakota firm.

"‘Our Moment Is Now’: Can Washington, DC, Statehood Finally Become a Reality?"

Arturo J. Carrillo is quoted in the Guardian about whether the lack of voter representation for District residents is a human rights violation.

"Talking International Law"

Sean D. Murphy discussed on the RMIT University (Australia) "Better Place" podcast important issues in international law.


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