National Security Law Today

This week, host Elisa and Harvey Rishikof are joined by two decorated national security lawyers, Adam Pearlman and Kay Wakatake, to discuss the newly released edition of the U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook. This sourcebook has long served as a must have resource throughout Congress, the Executive Branch, and private practice. Together, Kay and Adam discuss their roles as Editor and Editor-in-Chief of this recent edition, the evolution of its contents, and how this sourcebook has aided in their work.

Adam Pearlman is the Founder and Managing Director of Lexpat Global Services:

https://nationalsecurity.gmu.edu/adam-pearlman/

Kay Wakatake is Of Counsel at Han Santos, and a retired Colonel of the U.S. Army JAG Corps:

https://www.americanbar.org/profile.00644892/

Get your copy of the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

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(Part 2 of 2) - There is a major flaw in the international shipping industry: the determination of ultimate ownership. This secrecy leads to unfathomable corruption without consequence. This week, host Elisa is joined by award-winning reporter, Matthew Campbell, to discuss his new book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. The book illustrates the shocking corruption and inner workings of the international shipping industry, told through the lens of the 2011 Brillante Virtuoso hijacking and its aftermath. During a time when piracy ran rapid, why was the Brillante Virtuoso hijacking such an unusual case? In Part 2 of his interview, Matthew unpacks the global impacts of this corruption, and how he got started tracking such a fascinating story.

Matthew Campbell is a reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek and the co-author of Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy:

https://www.matthew-campbell.com/bio

References:

Campbell, Matthew, and Kit Chellel. Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. Penguin Random House, 2022:

https://www.matthew-campbell.com/dead-in-the-water

The Jones Act of 1920:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/jones_act

“UK and EU hit Russian oil cargoes with insurance ban.” Financial Times. May 2022:

https://www.ft.com/content/10372dd3-be3c-42b9-982b-241a38efcc88

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

There is a major flaw in the international shipping industry: the determination of ultimate ownership. This secrecy leads to unfathomable corruption without consequence. This week, host Elisa is joined by award-winning reporter, Matthew Campbell, to discuss his new book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. The book illustrates the shocking corruption and inner workings of the international shipping industry, told through the lens of the 2011 Brillante Virtuoso hijacking and its aftermath. During a time when piracy ran rapid, why was the Brillante Virtuoso hijacking such an unusual case? And how does the strange relationship between shipping and insurance play into this story?

Matthew Campbell is a reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek and the co-author of Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy:

https://www.matthew-campbell.com/bio

References:

Campbell, Matthew, and Kit Chellel. Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. Penguin Random House, 2022:

https://www.matthew-campbell.com/dead-in-the-water

“UK and EU hit Russian oil cargoes with insurance ban.” Financial Times. May 2022:

https://www.ft.com/content/10372dd3-be3c-42b9-982b-241a38efcc88

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the world in under 4 months, and it's still far from over. This week we feature special commentary by John Erath, the Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. John discusses how an early end to the violence may be elusive, and what's next on Putin's agenda. How can this war end and are there good options going forward?

John Erath is the Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation:

https://armscontrolcenter.org/about/meet-the-staff/john-erath/

References:

John Erath, "In Ukraine There are No Quick Fixes." Just Security. April 8, 2022:

https://www.justsecurity.org/81046/in-ukraine-there-are-no-quick-fixes/

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

Recent advances in deepfake technology have made it harder to distinguish between real and fabricated content, posing substantial threats to public figures, organizations and our national security. This week, host Elisa is joined by Matthew Ferraro of WilmerHale to discuss the threat of synthetic media and how this technology amplifies the spread of disinformation. What potential does this technology have to alter public perception during election cycles? Do we have laws in place to address these threats? And how can we combat the malicious use of this technology while also upholding our First Amendment rights?

Matthew Ferraro is a Counsel at WilmerHale in Washington D.C.:

https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/matthew-ferraro

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

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National Security Law Today is now available on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4KgtjLDlxsNxYrCLuOoF1I?si=c4612c2ea732486d

References:

Matthew Ferraro, “Congress’s Deepening Interest in Deepfakes” The Hill. Dec. 2020:

https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/531911-congresss-deepening-interest-in-deepfakes/

National Defense Authorization Act, 2020:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1790

Part 2 of 2 – In the struggle for transparency and accountability, whistleblowers play an invaluable role. This week, host Elisa is joined by Michael Atkinson, former Inspector General of the U.S. Intelligence Community, who, during his tenure, oversaw the investigation of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint that resulted ultimately in the first impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump. In the second half of his interview, Michael discusses the aftermath of the whistleblower complaint, how the narrative shifted in the days and weeks that followed, and the valuable career lessons learned from handling such a significant case.

Michael Atkinson is a partner at Crowell & Moring, and former Inspector General of the U.S. Intelligence Community:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1Zc6fpBM52mHAF-uKiheQ-ryl__F0O_/view?usp=sharing

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

National Security Law Today is now available on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4KgtjLDlxsNxYrCLuOoF1I?si=c4612c2ea732486d

References:

H.R.3829 – Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3829

In the struggle for transparency and accountability, whistleblowers play an invaluable role. This week, host Elisa is joined by Michael Atkinson, former Inspector General of the U.S. Intelligence Community, who, during his tenure, oversaw the investigation of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint that resulted ultimately in the first impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump. He shares his experience handling the issue both swiftly and ethically, as well as the path that led him to his role as IG.

Michael Atkinson is a partner at Crowell & Moring, and former Inspector General of the U.S. Intelligence Community:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1Zc6fpBM52mHAF-uKiheQ-ryl__F0O_/view?usp=sharing

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

National Security Law Today is now available on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4KgtjLDlxsNxYrCLuOoF1I?si=da53fc09c2014abf

References:

H.R.3829 – Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3829

From ransomware to software supply chain attacks, the energy sector faces constant cybersecurity threats. This week, host Elisa, along with friend of the cast, Harvey Rishikof, welcome on Cherylene Caddy of the Department of Energy. Cheri has extensive experience in cybersecurity supply chain vulnerabilities, risk management and response. What are the key cybersecurity concerns within the energy sector? And how is the current administration making steps to better secure our critical energy infrastructure?

Cheri Caddy is the Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity in the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) within the Department of Energy:

https://cdn.govexec.com/media/cheri_caddy_bio.pdf

References:

Department of Energy Report, “Securing America’s Clean Energy Supply Chain”:

https://www.energy.gov/policy/securing-americas-clean-energy-supply-chain

E.O. 14017, America’s Supply Chains. Feb. 24, 2021:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/24/executive-order-on-americas-supply-chains/

E.O. 14028, Improving the Nations Cybersecurity. May 12, 2021:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/12/executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/

H.R. 7178, CHIPS for America Act:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7178

H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521

The U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/417416664/

We are now entering the fourth month of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the evacuations and destruction continues. This week, host Elisa is joined by Yevgeny Vindman, a colonel in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and former deputy legal advisor for the White House National Security Council. Having been born in Ukraine and risen through the ranks of U.S. military leadership despite contention, Col. Vindman brings a unique military perspective. What has this conflict revealed about NATO, its weapons, and its readiness? Can we assign responsibility to neighboring Belarus for its role in this conflict? And based on history, how will this conflict end?

Yevgeny Vindman is a colonel in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, and former deputy legal advisor on the White House National Security Council from 2018 to 2020:

https://www.justsecurity.org/author/yevgenyvindman/

References:

The Geneva Conventions:

https://www.icrc.org/en/doc/assets/files/publications/icrc-002-0173.pdf

The Hague Conventions of 1907:

https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/ihl/INTRO/195

Yevgeny Vindman, “Putin’s War is an Existential Crisis for the United Nations.” Foreign Policy. April 1 2022:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/01/russia-war-united-nations-ukraine/

Yevgeny Vindman, “How to Keep Belarus Out of the War.” Foreign Affairs. March 31 2022:

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/russia-fsu/2022-03-31/how-keep-belarus-out-war

Twenty years ago, the U.S. held 37% of the world’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Today, that share has dropped to just 12%. As demand for chips rises, we are faced with a pressing dilemma: rely on other nations for essential chips, or take the needed steps to bolster our semiconductor ecosystem here at home. This week, host Elisa is joined by Intel’s Tom Quillin to discuss the semiconductor supply chain and future goals for manufacturing in the U.S. What are our needs for semiconductors now? How do we protect, train, and expand the chip-making workforce at home? And what strides is Congress taking to help us outpace our competition?

Tom Quillin leads Global Security Policy for semiconductor supply chains at Intel Corporation:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17t2rBKe874dnZUGqyD4PzTiW12HW6Ztd/view?usp=sharing

More on Intel’s role in semiconductor production:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nR7sjnpFCHAkH0-23lFNWr01kQ9UBlDS/view?usp=sharing

References:

H.R. 7178, Chips for America Act:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7178

H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521

E.O. 14017, America’s Supply Chains. Feb. 24th, 2021:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/24/executive-order-on-americas-supply-chains/

The EU Chips Act:

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/european-chips-act-communication-regulation-joint-undertaking-and-recommendation