Afsheen John Radsan

Afsheen John Radsan is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, specializing in national security law, CIA policies, and counterterrorism legal frameworks. His research focuses on targeted killing, classified information procedures, executive power, and institutional accountability within intelligence agencies. He has co-authored numerous articles on CIA oversight, due process in counterterrorism, and the legal challenges of modern national security strategies.

Key research areas include: CIA operations and legal compliance, ethical dimensions of targeted killing, classified information handling, and the intersection of constitutional law with executive branch actions. His work often critiques and proposes reforms to safeguard civil liberties while addressing national security threats.

Radsan has contributed to over 40 publications since 2005, including influential pieces in the Wake Forest Law Review, Catholic University Law Review, and Journal of National Security Law & Policy. His recent work analyzes post-9/11 legal frameworks and the evolving role of intelligence agencies in global security contexts.