Exploring International Law provides commentary and analysis at the intersection of international law and politics. Its posts discuss current news items, court decisions, legislation, and other developments relating to international law, national security law, and politics.

I am Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University and Director (with Christopher Joyner) of the Institute for International Law & Politics.

To to provide commentary from academic specialists in the area of international law and politics.

Since the summer of 2005.

Not certain

This blog does not have an income.

Academics– international legal scholars, international relations scholars, graduate and undergraduate students. US Policy Makers– officials from the Executive and Legislative Branches, Judges. Non-US Policy Makers: officials of other governments, officials of inter-governmental organizations, officials of non-governmental organizations.

About one hour

Many of the news accounts of issues relating to international law and national security law lack the type in-depth analysis that this blog can provide. Exploring International seeks to go behind the headlines and provide this type of detailed analysis. It also seeks to discuss breaking developments in ways that the standard press cannot. For example, following the Supreme Court decision in the Hamdan case, posts provided extensive analysis before the press was able to fully engage the case. Over the time in which I have run this blog, I have received calls from the press and members of the policy community about posts. Moreover, Exploring International Law seeks to engage in dialogue with other blogs that address these issues. Exploring International Law draws upon analysis of other scholarly blogs and seeks to critique and build upon their commentaries.

Find a niche that is not addressed by other blogs; engage in dialogue with other blogs.

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