Security Policy and Law
September 24, 2026
The Hon. James E. Baker Discusses the Recent US/Greenland Agreement
The Hon. James E. Baker, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law, gave perspective on the recent US/Greenland agreement to Euronews, saying that overall, the agreement should be taken in good faith.
By Syracuse Law Communications
September 23, 2026
Professor Baker Discusses the Use of the Defense Production Act in Controlling AI
Professor of Law the Hon. James E. Baker, the director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Law and Policy, spoke with Fox News Digital about the potential use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to control artificial intelligence models and companies, pointing to the DPA's broad information-gathering authority.
By Syracuse Law Communications
September 14, 2026
The Hon. James E. Baker Discuss the Delay of the Trial of 9/11 Suspects
The Hon. James E. Baker, professor of law and director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law, spoke with WHAM about the delays in the trial of 9/11 suspects, including evidentiary concerns, the use of a new court system being used for the trial, the transitioning of lawyers and judges involved with the case, and more than 8,000 motions.
By Syracuse Law Communications
August 31, 2026
The Hon. James E. Baker Named Distinguished Fellow at the Transatlantic Security Initiative of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
The Hon. James E. Baker has been named a Distinguished Fellow at the Transatlantic Security Initiative of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.
By Syracuse Law Communications
February 7, 2025
Syracuse Law Pointed Student Leader Toward Career with U.S. Army JAG Corps
Brett VanBuren L'25, a former West Point cadet and Syracuse Law student leader, accepted a commission into the U.S. Army JAG Corps after graduation.
By Caroline Reff
December 12, 2024
Akmal Ali L'06 Wins 'CUSE50 Award for Aluma
Akmal Ali L'06 founded Aluma, a risk management and security consulting firm serving clients like the NFL and MGM Resorts, and earned a 2024 'CUSE50 award for its growth.
By Caroline Reff
July 8, 2024
Residencies Give JDi Students a World View of Legal Topics, Opportunity to Connect Face-to-Face with Cohort
JDi students complete six required residencies in cities like London, Rome, and Geneva, gaining hands-on legal training and cohort connection.
By Caroline Reff
July 7, 2024
Syracuse Law Partnership with the University of Bialystok Leads to Exchange of Faculty, Ideas, and Scholarship
Syracuse Law's decade-long partnership with the University of Bialystok in Poland has grown into faculty exchanges, joint courses, and research fellowships.
By Caroline Reff
June 10, 2024
Syracuse Law Introduces Certificate of Advanced Study in National Security and Counterterrorism Law for JDinteractive Students
Syracuse Law introduces Certificate of Advanced Study in National Security and Counterterrorism Law for JDinteractive Students.
By Syracuse Law Communications
May 2, 2024
Work in National Security, Military and Veterans Opportunities Guide Legal Career
Meghan Wright L'24 pursued national security law at Syracuse Law's Institute for Security Policy and Law while serving veterans through the Legal Clinic.
By Caroline Reff