Expanding Lawful Influence Operations
Justin Malzac[*] [This essay is available in PDF at this link] “It’s always easier to stamp out a small ember than to put out a raging fire.” [1] — Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense Introduction Influence operations, including propaganda and psychological operations,...
Restricted Reporting on California Military Installations: The Unnecessary and Unwise State Law Exception
The military’s restricted reporting policy for sexual assaults–permitting members of the armed services to seek help without initiating a formal investigation–has helped victims and investigators alike. But state law exceptions, like California’s, counteract some of these gains. Here’s why, and how, the exception should be overturned.