Benjamin Wittes

a16z Podcast | The Law (and Tech) of Warfare

Benjamin Wittes, Sonal Chokshi, Hanne Tidnam, Hannah

Lawfare has evolved into a nonpartisan, expert-driven platform that bridges the gap between technical national security law and public discourse, employing an "army" of academics and law students to translate complex issues like drone warfare, surveillance, and remote violence. The publication actively counters media dilution by prioritizing direct commentary on critical topics ranging from the FISA court's history to emerging threats such as "sexortion" and the shifting geopolitical landscape dominated by Russian adversaries. Despite its growth and integration with government processes, Lawware maintains a distinct technical authority that challenges traditional partisan divides and redefines how states protect citizens in an era of scalable, technology-enabled threats.