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Our @rcls-nyu.bsky.social Student Scholars engaged with this timely forum, which included panel discussions on the War Powers Resolution in the context of recent U.S. maritime strikes, emerging autonomous drone capabilities, and evolving questions of judicial ethics.
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Our @rcls-nyu.bsky.social Student Scholars engaged with this timely forum, which included panel discussions on the War Powers Resolution in the context of recent U.S. maritime strikes, emerging autonomous drone capabilities, and evolving questions of judicial ethics.
As the 60-day war powers deadline looms, our Project has the data to assess past presidents’ practice under the WPR & how Trump presidency compares
Explore graphic illustrations, interactive map, database with search filters & primary docs
Created by Reiss Center fellow @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
Explore graphic illustrations, interactive map, database with search filters & primary docs
Created by Reiss Center fellow @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As the 60-day war powers deadline looms, our Project has the data to assess past presidents’ practice under the WPR & how Trump presidency compares
Explore graphic illustrations, interactive map, database with search filters & primary docs
Created by Reiss Center fellow @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
Explore graphic illustrations, interactive map, database with search filters & primary docs
Created by Reiss Center fellow @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
🧵 w/ three key resources you need to assess what's happening
➡️ First, Reiss Center’s WPR Reporting Project:
🔹Open-source, searchable database on the use of armed forces abroad
🔹Reports by every US President since 1973, from Ford to Trump—inc. 9/4/25 boat strikes report
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
➡️ First, Reiss Center’s WPR Reporting Project:
🔹Open-source, searchable database on the use of armed forces abroad
🔹Reports by every US President since 1973, from Ford to Trump—inc. 9/4/25 boat strikes report
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🧵 w/ three key resources you need to assess what's happening
➡️ First, Reiss Center’s WPR Reporting Project:
🔹Open-source, searchable database on the use of armed forces abroad
🔹Reports by every US President since 1973, from Ford to Trump—inc. 9/4/25 boat strikes report
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
➡️ First, Reiss Center’s WPR Reporting Project:
🔹Open-source, searchable database on the use of armed forces abroad
🔹Reports by every US President since 1973, from Ford to Trump—inc. 9/4/25 boat strikes report
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
⏰The War Powers clock is ticking⏰
Nov 3 🟰 60 days since reported 1st Caribbean boat strike
Under War Powers Resolution, w/in 60 days if Congress does not OK strikes, POTUS “shall terminate any use of US Armed Forces”
Our catalog on every War Powers Reports since 1973:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Nov 3 🟰 60 days since reported 1st Caribbean boat strike
Under War Powers Resolution, w/in 60 days if Congress does not OK strikes, POTUS “shall terminate any use of US Armed Forces”
Our catalog on every War Powers Reports since 1973:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⏰The War Powers clock is ticking⏰
Nov 3 🟰 60 days since reported 1st Caribbean boat strike
Under War Powers Resolution, w/in 60 days if Congress does not OK strikes, POTUS “shall terminate any use of US Armed Forces”
Our catalog on every War Powers Reports since 1973:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Nov 3 🟰 60 days since reported 1st Caribbean boat strike
Under War Powers Resolution, w/in 60 days if Congress does not OK strikes, POTUS “shall terminate any use of US Armed Forces”
Our catalog on every War Powers Reports since 1973:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Lively discussion happening now:
@nyulaw.bsky.social Forum, co-hosted by us @rcls-nyu.bsky.social
All the President’s Power: What’s Left of Checks and Balances?
Moderated by our faculty co-dir & dean emeritus @twmorrison.bsky.social, w/ Bob Bauer, Michael McConnell & Gillian Metzger
@nyulaw.bsky.social Forum, co-hosted by us @rcls-nyu.bsky.social
All the President’s Power: What’s Left of Checks and Balances?
Moderated by our faculty co-dir & dean emeritus @twmorrison.bsky.social, w/ Bob Bauer, Michael McConnell & Gillian Metzger
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lively discussion happening now:
@nyulaw.bsky.social Forum, co-hosted by us @rcls-nyu.bsky.social
All the President’s Power: What’s Left of Checks and Balances?
Moderated by our faculty co-dir & dean emeritus @twmorrison.bsky.social, w/ Bob Bauer, Michael McConnell & Gillian Metzger
@nyulaw.bsky.social Forum, co-hosted by us @rcls-nyu.bsky.social
All the President’s Power: What’s Left of Checks and Balances?
Moderated by our faculty co-dir & dean emeritus @twmorrison.bsky.social, w/ Bob Bauer, Michael McConnell & Gillian Metzger
We were pleased to co-host @justsecurity.org podcast's latest episode, on legal theories behind the #Trump Admin's lethal boat strikes.
Our War Powers Resolution Reporting Project includes the Sept. 4 report discussed, along w/ 127 more in a living, open-source database:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Our War Powers Resolution Reporting Project includes the Sept. 4 report discussed, along w/ 127 more in a living, open-source database:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We were pleased to co-host @justsecurity.org podcast's latest episode, on legal theories behind the #Trump Admin's lethal boat strikes.
Our War Powers Resolution Reporting Project includes the Sept. 4 report discussed, along w/ 127 more in a living, open-source database:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Our War Powers Resolution Reporting Project includes the Sept. 4 report discussed, along w/ 127 more in a living, open-source database:
warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Maltz's work has spanned private reg'y practice, senior policy roles in gov’t, & non-profit partnership work connecting refugees to jobs. He reflected on:
➡️Private sector’s growing role in #natsec
➡️Using legal training in non-legal roles
➡️Working for ppl you can learn from
➡️Private sector’s growing role in #natsec
➡️Using legal training in non-legal roles
➡️Working for ppl you can learn from
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Maltz's work has spanned private reg'y practice, senior policy roles in gov’t, & non-profit partnership work connecting refugees to jobs. He reflected on:
➡️Private sector’s growing role in #natsec
➡️Using legal training in non-legal roles
➡️Working for ppl you can learn from
➡️Private sector’s growing role in #natsec
➡️Using legal training in non-legal roles
➡️Working for ppl you can learn from
We were honored to kick off this year’s #RoadLessTraveled conversation series by welcoming Gideon Maltz, Chief Executive Officer @Tent and fmr NSC Director of Human Rts & Multilateral Affairs.
Our series provides @nyulaw.bsky.social students a view into the diverse world of #natsec careers.
Our series provides @nyulaw.bsky.social students a view into the diverse world of #natsec careers.
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We were honored to kick off this year’s #RoadLessTraveled conversation series by welcoming Gideon Maltz, Chief Executive Officer @Tent and fmr NSC Director of Human Rts & Multilateral Affairs.
Our series provides @nyulaw.bsky.social students a view into the diverse world of #natsec careers.
Our series provides @nyulaw.bsky.social students a view into the diverse world of #natsec careers.
Michael Schiffer on U.S. assistance to allies to pursue democratic governance, vibrant civil society, & rule of law, and the need to retain this comparative advantage over authoritarian regimes:
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Michael Schiffer on U.S. assistance to allies to pursue democratic governance, vibrant civil society, & rule of law, and the need to retain this comparative advantage over authoritarian regimes:
Dafna Rand on the need for a strategic approach to personnel & hiring – particularly for embassies – in the State Dept’s reorganization plan:
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dafna Rand on the need for a strategic approach to personnel & hiring – particularly for embassies – in the State Dept’s reorganization plan:
@ambdanfried.bsky.social on how the pursuit of values and democracy should be considered by the Trump Administration as an American interest:
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
@ambdanfried.bsky.social on how the pursuit of values and democracy should be considered by the Trump Administration as an American interest:
Each year, our growing network of Student Scholars supports the Reiss Center and Just Security. They are a vital part of the vibrant #natsec community @nyulaw.bsky.social, and the next generation of leaders in this field.
Learn more about our program here:
www.lawandsecurity.org/for-students...
Learn more about our program here:
www.lawandsecurity.org/for-students...
May 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Each year, our growing network of Student Scholars supports the Reiss Center and Just Security. They are a vital part of the vibrant #natsec community @nyulaw.bsky.social, and the next generation of leaders in this field.
Learn more about our program here:
www.lawandsecurity.org/for-students...
Learn more about our program here:
www.lawandsecurity.org/for-students...
As we say good-bye to our graduating 3Ls, we’re also delighted to introduce our 2025-26 Reiss Center Student Scholars:
🔹 Aidan Arasasingham
🔹 Jeremy Chin
🔹 Margaret Lin
🔹 Matthew Nagle
We look forward to working with this talented cohort in the next academic year @rcls-nyu.bsky.social!
🔹 Aidan Arasasingham
🔹 Jeremy Chin
🔹 Margaret Lin
🔹 Matthew Nagle
We look forward to working with this talented cohort in the next academic year @rcls-nyu.bsky.social!
May 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As we say good-bye to our graduating 3Ls, we’re also delighted to introduce our 2025-26 Reiss Center Student Scholars:
🔹 Aidan Arasasingham
🔹 Jeremy Chin
🔹 Margaret Lin
🔹 Matthew Nagle
We look forward to working with this talented cohort in the next academic year @rcls-nyu.bsky.social!
🔹 Aidan Arasasingham
🔹 Jeremy Chin
🔹 Margaret Lin
🔹 Matthew Nagle
We look forward to working with this talented cohort in the next academic year @rcls-nyu.bsky.social!
During their tenure @rcls-nyu.bsky.social, our Scholars made invaluable contributions & gained exposure to leading #natsec experts, including:
🔹Conducting research for our publications & projects
🔹Authoring original pieces @justsecurity.org
🔹Meeting w/ govt officials
🔹Attending high-level events
🔹Conducting research for our publications & projects
🔹Authoring original pieces @justsecurity.org
🔹Meeting w/ govt officials
🔹Attending high-level events
May 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
During their tenure @rcls-nyu.bsky.social, our Scholars made invaluable contributions & gained exposure to leading #natsec experts, including:
🔹Conducting research for our publications & projects
🔹Authoring original pieces @justsecurity.org
🔹Meeting w/ govt officials
🔹Attending high-level events
🔹Conducting research for our publications & projects
🔹Authoring original pieces @justsecurity.org
🔹Meeting w/ govt officials
🔹Attending high-level events
As @nyulaw.bsky.social celebrates its class of 2025 today, we wanted to extend a special congratulations to our graduating Reiss Center Student Scholars:
🔹'23-24: Don Chen & Jake Dow
🔹 '24-25: Charlotte Kahan
We’re so proud of you, and know you will all achieve great things!
🔹'23-24: Don Chen & Jake Dow
🔹 '24-25: Charlotte Kahan
We’re so proud of you, and know you will all achieve great things!
May 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As @nyulaw.bsky.social celebrates its class of 2025 today, we wanted to extend a special congratulations to our graduating Reiss Center Student Scholars:
🔹'23-24: Don Chen & Jake Dow
🔹 '24-25: Charlotte Kahan
We’re so proud of you, and know you will all achieve great things!
🔹'23-24: Don Chen & Jake Dow
🔹 '24-25: Charlotte Kahan
We’re so proud of you, and know you will all achieve great things!
Great discussion today assessing the Trump Admin’s unfolding plans to change the way we do diplomacy & aid abroad, and what it all may mean.
Thanks to @ambdanfried.bsky.social, Dafna Rand, Michael Schiffer & @mwhanna.crisisgroup.org for their keen insights.
If you missed it — video coming soon!
Thanks to @ambdanfried.bsky.social, Dafna Rand, Michael Schiffer & @mwhanna.crisisgroup.org for their keen insights.
If you missed it — video coming soon!
May 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Great discussion today assessing the Trump Admin’s unfolding plans to change the way we do diplomacy & aid abroad, and what it all may mean.
Thanks to @ambdanfried.bsky.social, Dafna Rand, Michael Schiffer & @mwhanna.crisisgroup.org for their keen insights.
If you missed it — video coming soon!
Thanks to @ambdanfried.bsky.social, Dafna Rand, Michael Schiffer & @mwhanna.crisisgroup.org for their keen insights.
If you missed it — video coming soon!
We’re honored to bring these #natsec professionals to @nyulaw.bsky.social to share their paths with future natsec leaders. Many thanks to our speakers for their time and insights, to our students for their thoughtful questions and interest, and to the NatSec Law Society for cohosting.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We’re honored to bring these #natsec professionals to @nyulaw.bsky.social to share their paths with future natsec leaders. Many thanks to our speakers for their time and insights, to our students for their thoughtful questions and interest, and to the NatSec Law Society for cohosting.
Zaid Zaid (Head of US Public Policy @cloudflare.social) rounded out this year’s series by walking through a multifaceted career spanning foreign service to cybersecurity. He emphasized the importance of a strong network, learning on the job, and keeping your future self in sight.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Zaid Zaid (Head of US Public Policy @cloudflare.social) rounded out this year’s series by walking through a multifaceted career spanning foreign service to cybersecurity. He emphasized the importance of a strong network, learning on the job, and keeping your future self in sight.
Alexis Blane (Special Counsel to @governorwhitmer.bsky.social) joined us in March, reflecting on finding the “how” of any position throughout your career, and the potential rewards of positions which initially scare you.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Alexis Blane (Special Counsel to @governorwhitmer.bsky.social) joined us in March, reflecting on finding the “how” of any position throughout your career, and the potential rewards of positions which initially scare you.
Hope Goins (Dem Staff Dir., Homeland Security Committee) started our spring season with advice from a career spent working across administrations and parties, encouraging students to embrace the unexpected and to see the immense value of public service.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hope Goins (Dem Staff Dir., Homeland Security Committee) started our spring season with advice from a career spent working across administrations and parties, encouraging students to embrace the unexpected and to see the immense value of public service.
Tarun Chhabra (fmr Deputy Asst to the President & Coordinator for Technology & Natl Security, White House) visited next, highlighting pressing new directions in the natsec field and reminding students to bring in partners from inside and outside your own team.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Tarun Chhabra (fmr Deputy Asst to the President & Coordinator for Technology & Natl Security, White House) visited next, highlighting pressing new directions in the natsec field and reminding students to bring in partners from inside and outside your own team.
We began back in Sept. with Stephen Townley (Legal Dir., TrialWatch, Clooney Foundation; fmr Deputy Legal Adviser, US Mission to the UN & US Mission Geneva). He offered advice on “new problem-a-day” v. deep expertise jobs, and the kind of skills-building that gets you a seat at the table.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We began back in Sept. with Stephen Townley (Legal Dir., TrialWatch, Clooney Foundation; fmr Deputy Legal Adviser, US Mission to the UN & US Mission Geneva). He offered advice on “new problem-a-day” v. deep expertise jobs, and the kind of skills-building that gets you a seat at the table.
Our ’24-25 #RoadLessTraveled career series has come to a close! This year’s terrific #law and #natsec professionals shared their diverse expertise in public service; private sector; local, state, & federal government; human rights; tech; and foreign policy with @nyulaw.bsky.social students.
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our ’24-25 #RoadLessTraveled career series has come to a close! This year’s terrific #law and #natsec professionals shared their diverse expertise in public service; private sector; local, state, & federal government; human rights; tech; and foreign policy with @nyulaw.bsky.social students.
Many thanks to Zaid Zaid, who capped off this year’s #RoadLessTraveled series with lessons from his wide-ranging #law and #natsec career across the public and private sectors.
Zaid discussed how smart risk-taking and building strong connections can help guide a fulfilling career.
Zaid discussed how smart risk-taking and building strong connections can help guide a fulfilling career.
April 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Many thanks to Zaid Zaid, who capped off this year’s #RoadLessTraveled series with lessons from his wide-ranging #law and #natsec career across the public and private sectors.
Zaid discussed how smart risk-taking and building strong connections can help guide a fulfilling career.
Zaid discussed how smart risk-taking and building strong connections can help guide a fulfilling career.
RCLS co-hosted @nyulaw.bsky.social’s recent Forum
“The Department of Justice Then and Now”
w/
🔹Lisa Monaco (RCLS distinguished scholar; fmr Deputy AG)
🔹Vanita Gupta (fmr Associate AG)
🔹Breon Peace (fmr US Att’y, EDNY)
🔹@twmorrison.bsky.social (RCLS Faculty Co-Director; Dean Emeritus, NYU Law)
“The Department of Justice Then and Now”
w/
🔹Lisa Monaco (RCLS distinguished scholar; fmr Deputy AG)
🔹Vanita Gupta (fmr Associate AG)
🔹Breon Peace (fmr US Att’y, EDNY)
🔹@twmorrison.bsky.social (RCLS Faculty Co-Director; Dean Emeritus, NYU Law)
March 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
RCLS co-hosted @nyulaw.bsky.social’s recent Forum
“The Department of Justice Then and Now”
w/
🔹Lisa Monaco (RCLS distinguished scholar; fmr Deputy AG)
🔹Vanita Gupta (fmr Associate AG)
🔹Breon Peace (fmr US Att’y, EDNY)
🔹@twmorrison.bsky.social (RCLS Faculty Co-Director; Dean Emeritus, NYU Law)
“The Department of Justice Then and Now”
w/
🔹Lisa Monaco (RCLS distinguished scholar; fmr Deputy AG)
🔹Vanita Gupta (fmr Associate AG)
🔹Breon Peace (fmr US Att’y, EDNY)
🔹@twmorrison.bsky.social (RCLS Faculty Co-Director; Dean Emeritus, NYU Law)