Jack M. Balkin

Balkinization is a legal blog that focuses on constitutional law, transitional justice, and judicial review. It hosts symposia and discussions on contemporary legal scholarship, including analyses of constitutional revolutions, democratic renewal, and statutory interpretation. The blog features contributions from legal scholars and practitioners who explore the ethical, political, and methodological dimensions of law, particularly in the context of American democracy and international law. Topics often include the role of courts in democracy, the evolution of legal doctrines, and the challenges of interpreting statutes under changing judicial philosophies. Balkinization serves as a platform for critical engagement with legal theory and practice.

      If Vice President Vance was sincere this
Spring when he reported that negotiations had failed because the Iranians did
not accept the U.S. proposal, I have grave doubts about whether he understands
even the rudiments of negotiations.  The