Lawfare is a publication and research platform focused on the law, policy, and institutions shaping national security and public life. Its coverage examines topics including armed conflict, cybersecurity, intelligence, foreign relations, courts, executive power, democracy, and civil liberties. Through articles, reviews, essays, and analysis, Lawfare helps readers understand complex legal and policy debates and their real-world implications.

The site offers podcasts such as Lawfare Daily and Rational Security, along with videos, webinars, and live coverage of legal proceedings. Its projects and resources include litigation trackers, coverage of Trump administration trials, research initiatives, document collections, and series on issues such as military deployments, government compliance with habeas corpus cases, and technology regulation. Readers can also explore archived projects, testimony, and official government documents. Lawfare provides a job board and information about its editorial team, mission, and guidelines. It invites readers to support its work through donations and subscriptions, while emphasizing that keeping its content free is a priority.