Strauss Senior National Security Fellow Brett Freedman co-authored an opinion piece for The New York Times on the recent TikTok deal. In this article, Freedman argues that the public should be skeptical of the TikTok deal as it is insufficient in addressing U.S. national security concerns.
“Under the proposed arrangement, Beijing would still retain leverage over a platform that shapes what millions of Americans see every day — influence that China would never allow the United States to wield over its own digital ecosystem,” writes Freedman. “If the deal truly adheres to the law and protects national security, more transparency would strengthen its credibility. If it cannot withstand scrutiny, that answer would be just as important — for investors, for Congress and for the public.”
On Wednesday, January 28, Strauss Center Director Adam Klein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in their hearing, "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act [FISA] and Executive Accountability." The hearing was held in anticipation of the approaching sunset of FISA Section 702 in April 2026. "For almost twenty years, Section 702 has helped our government...
Visiting Professor of Law Michael Schmitt co-authored a piece in Just Security titled “International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela.” “The operation against Venezuela, which culminated in the capture of President Maduro and his wife, amounts to a severe breach of foundational principles of international law,” writes Schmitt. “The U.S. operation has long-term implications for...
The Strauss Center for International Security and Law, Clements Center for National Security, and School of Civic Leadership are pleased to announce that Robert D. Kaplan, the renowned foreign affairs correspondent and author, will be joining The University of Texas at Austin as a Distinguished Senior Lecturer. Kaplan will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in our public events, and...