National Security Law Lectures

In this module, Professors Bobby Chesney (Texas) and Matt Waxman (Columbia) provide an introductory survey of the field. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Matt Waxman (Columbia) reviews the text of the Constitution relating to War Powers, and reviews the relevant historical background. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Matt Waxman (Columbia) explores the issues and history associated with decisions to take the nation to war and otherwise using military force. Recorded August 2020.

In this module, Professor Matt Waxman (Columbia) explores issues associated with the waging--and ending--of war. Recorded August 2020.

In this introductory module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) introduces the key issues, actors, and tensions associated with intelligence activities, and provides a broad overview of the relevant law. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) explores the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, focusing on "Title I" electronic surveillance. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) explores the origins and evolution of "Section 702" of FISA, with an emphasis on the key disputes surrounding that law. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) explores the law of "covert action" (activity intended to cause an effect outside the United States where the role of the U.S. government is not mean to be apparent or acknowledged). Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) surveys the legal and policy issues concerning cybersecurity in scenarios in which the overarching policy goal is to minimize hacking. Recorded July 2020.

In this module, Professor Bobby Chesney (Texas) surveys legal and policy issues in situations where policy priorities lead the government to enable rather than minimize hacking. Recorded July 2020.