Benjamin Wittes

About the Author

Benjamin Wittes is a distinguished legal scholar, journalist, and policy expert renowned for his incisive analyses of American law, national security, and the intersections of technology and governance. As a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, he co-founded the Lawfare blog, a leading platform for in-depth commentary on legal and security issues. Wittes's writing bridges the gap between complex legal doctrines and public discourse, offering clarity on pressing contemporary challenges. His notable works include 'Notes on the Mueller Report: A Reading Diary,' a meticulous examination of the special counsel's investigation into Russian election interference, and 'Unmaking the Presidency: Donald Trump's War on the World's Most Powerful Office,' a critical exploration of executive power erosion during the Trump administration. Through his scholarship, Wittes advocates for robust institutions and informed civic engagement in an era of political turbulence.