Nuclear Weapons and War | Cyber Operations in an Armed Conflict | Naval Operations and War at Sea | Law of Non-International Armed Conflict
The Diplomacy, Law and Policy Forum invites submissions on these themes over the course of the next few months.
This article explores the rise of Strategic Non-Nuclear Weapons, their transformative technologies, and the need for non-proliferation in a shifting security landscape.
This article analyses ICJ's Advisory Opinion on the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
This article aims to explore the complex relationship between nuclear weapons, deterrence, and their potential influence on conflicts.
This article explores the prospects of a nuclear-free world in light of different policy approaches to nuclear non-proliferation
This article considers the environmental harms of nuclear weapons on land and underwater
This editorial gives an overview of how international humanitarian law applies or can apply to nuclear weapons
In this experimental piece, we play around with ChatGPT to understand how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be used for disinfo campaigns
This interview explores how AI powered large language models can be used for targeted disinformation campaigns
This article explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence in warfare, focusing on AI's capabilities and ethical challenges in military conflicts."
This article explores the scope, responsibilties and challenges of applying the law of neutrality in cyberspace
This articles explores the changing nature of neutrality in the context of the changing nature of conflicts
This article explores the law of neutrality underIHL and explores the extent to which the current law of neutrality applies to NIACs
The laws of neutrality have evolved considerably with time. This article explores their evolution and the current ambiguities surrounding it.
This editorial gives an overview of the development of the laws of neutrality and the modern issues faced by the regime
Author Note What say you, then, To times, when half the city shall break out Full of one passion, vengeance, rage, or fear? The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2625 (UNGA Res. 2625) unequivocally prohibits…
Recognizing the growing need to regulate the atrocities in occupations, this article considers war crimes in an occupation and their limited coverage in the Rome Statute
This article explores how IHRL applies in tandem with IHL in protecting individuals in occupied territories.
This article identifies the obligations relating to the protection of the environment under international law in the context of occupations
Our editorial explores the challenges with the continued application of human rights law, the protection of the environment and war crimes in an occupation.
This piece analyses Article 1F(a) of the Refugee Convention which denies refugee status for individuals accused of crimes against humanity
The article analyzes the interaction, overlap and complimentarity of international humanitarian law and international refugee law
This article discusses the denial of refugee protection to child soldiers under the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees
This article explores the definition of the term refugee, how it has changed over time, & the main reasons why people leave their countries
Our editorial explores how the regimes of refugees and armed conflict intersect with one another and how refugees be used to created armed conflict.
This article explores the Islamic legal position regarding the provision of humanitarian access and protection of aid workers during armed conflicts
This article explores the principles of the Islamic Law of War as defined by Abu Bakr, the first Caliph, in his speech to a Muslim army
This article explores the legality of nuclear weapons under Islamic Laws of War, and compares this perspective with that of contemporary IHL
This article compares the rulings of Islamic War Law and International Humanitarian Law on human shielding, perfidy and night attacks.
This article explores the concept of immunity under International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Laws of War
This article explores the interaction between IHL and Islam regarding allowing humanitarian relief in war zones
This article analyses the fundamental ways in which Islamic Law and IHL regimes are similar and the also significant ways in which their applications diverge.
This article looks at this somewhat stereotypical approach taken by the Conventions as well as how in practice, women are presumed a more ‘innocent’ form of civilian status in which they are not directly participating…
This article explores the international legal provisions regarding the recruitment of children for armed conflicts and presents recommendations on how to tackle this issue
This article discusses the regulation of child soldiers under international law, rehabilitation and prevention strategies, and possible obstacles to these strategies.
The article discusses the general and special protections offered to women under IHL and analyses their effectiveness in protecting women from wartime atrocities
Our editorial explores the rights and protections afforded to women and children during times of conflict, and argues that a nuanced approach is necessary to understand the issues that they face.
This article explores the use of space as a domain for armed conflict, space laws and the regulation of space warfare through the lens of IHL.
This article explores how IHL applies to cyber operations during armed conflicts, as well as the gaps in the current legal regime.
An exploration of the evolution of aerial warfare, the laws of war applicable, recent military technological advancements, and what the future of war from the sky looks like.
The editorial for warfare across domains gives an overview of the evolution and conduct of warfare in the air, at sea, in cyberspace, and in space.
This article examines the dangers of violent extremism in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover, and explores how IHL can be used to facilitate humanitarian assistance.
This article charts the international community's attempts to define terrorism and explores the factors that have complicated the formation of a coherent and universally acceptable definition.
This article assesses the relationship between counter-terrorism (CT) and international humanitarian law (IHL) and make recommendations for the increased consideration of IHL in FTF cases.
This article aims to examine the interaction that exists, or the lack of it, between international counterterrorism law and international humanitarian law.
This month's editorial introduces the need for harmony between International Humanitarian Law and the global counter-terrorism regime.
This article explores the legal foundation that authorizes the existence of Peacekeeping Operations and whether peacekeepers can be party to a conflict
This article traces the evolution of the UN Peacekeeping Agenda focusing largely from the 1990s onwards to present day.
This article discusses how international humanitarian law can be used to ensure accountability in peacekeeping operations.
This article examines the potential positive impact of women peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
Overview of the laws applicable to peacekeeping missions & identification of issues related to accountability of peacekeepers.
Categories
Law of Neutrality
Law of Occupation
Refugees and Armed Conflict
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
Women and Children in Armed Conflict
Warfare Across Domains
International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping
International Humanitarian Law in Practice
Armed Conflict and Cultural Heritage
Climate and Conflict
Urbanization of Conflict
Whether people are fleeing their homes or staying, they are protected under international humanitarian law.
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She is a resident of Adi Nigsti #Tigray where @ICRC is intervening to address high rates of malnutrition
The conflict disrupted livelihoods & this year's farming season leaving many in shortage of food
The continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats to humanity.
The risk of nuclear weapons being used is growing, and it is a risk we cannot afford to accept.
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