lawfare

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What's driving the attention

The term 'lawfare' has gained attention due to its application in various high-profile political and military contexts involving legal and strategic confrontations.

The rising interest in 'lawfare' refers to the use of legal systems and strategies to achieve political or military goals, illustrated by events like China’s increased sea patrols around Taiwan and legislative actions against activists such as Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. In the US context, discussions about the Trump administration’s plans to drop the Department of Justice's $1.