Kenneth Anderson

Professor Kenneth Anderson serves on the faculty of American University's Washington College of Law, where he teaches and publishes extensively in business and international business law, public international law and governance, law of war and armed conflict, and the regulation of emerging technologies including automation, robotics, and AI. He maintains an active scholarly presence as book review editor of Lawfare, a leading national security and law website.

Anderson received his B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1983 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1986. His educational background established the foundation for his career examining the intersection of legal frameworks with evolving security challenges and technological innovation.

• Business Law
• International Business Law
• Public International Law
• Law of War and Armed Conflict
• Emerging Technologies Regulation
• National Security Law
• Counterterrorism

Professor Anderson's scholarly output reveals a career-long focus on how legal systems adapt to technological advancements in warfare and governance. His work has evolved from early examinations of landmines and human rights in Guatemala to contemporary analyses of drone warfare and autonomous weapons systems. His publications consistently bridge theoretical legal analysis with practical policy considerations, demonstrating how international law responds to emerging security threats.

• Book review editor of Lawfare

Through his teaching, publications, and editorial work, Anderson actively shapes discourse on national security law. His extensive publication record across multiple decades—from human rights monitoring in Guatemala to the legal implications of AI in warfare—demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement with critical issues at the intersection of law, technology, and national security. His work appears in prominent law reviews, books, and policy forums, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary legal scholarship on international security.

As a prominent scholar in national security law, Professor Anderson contributes to ongoing debates about the boundaries of lawful conduct in armed conflict and the regulatory challenges posed by rapidly evolving military technologies, maintaining relevance in both academic and policy circles.