Global Conflict Mapping
Refugees and Armed Conflict
This month's theme explores the relationship between refugees and armed conflict under international refugee law and the law of armed conflict. We will be looking at points of intersection between the two regimes, namely Article 1F of the Refugee Convention, the ways in which both regimes overlap, how armed conflict creates refugees and can be a source of persecution under the definition of a refugee.
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.
This articles conducts a legal analysis of the Regulation of mines and explosive remnants of war in the context of Pakistan
This article examines the usage of military courts and its jurisprudential development in Pakistan.
This article examines the capacity of Pakistani domestic courts in interpreting and applying international humanitarian law.
This editorial explores the application of the law of armed conflict in Pakistan’s domestic courts as well as the use of legal means to pursue strategic objectives.
This essay focuses on investigating the various legal lacunas that emerge when the current international framework is extended to non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) to hold NAGs responsible for the destruction of cultural heritage.
This article examines the impact of armed conflicts on intangible cultural heritage, and tries to assess the effectiveness of IHL in protecting intangible cultural heritage
This essay examines how international humanitarian law with regards to cultural property has developed over time; how it currently operates; and whether the regime is sufficient in actually protecting cultural property during armed conflict.
This editorial focuses on the main issues relating to definitions, accountability, and applicability to non-state entities.
This article highlights critical gaps in the proposed definition of ecocide, and explores ICC's suitability in prosecuting crimes of ecocide.
This article explores the gendered impact of climate change and conflict, placing specific emphasis on sexual violence.
This article explore the effects of climate change and the link between it and an increase in violence or conflict in affected regions.
This editorial explores environmental damage during an armed conflict and the ways in which IHL protects the natural environment
This article explores the notion of human shields, their prohibition, as well as recent arguments which seek to distinguish between ‘voluntary’ and ‘involuntary’ human shields.
This article examines how globalization causes greater urbanization and technological advancement, which, in conflict zones, can be a recipe for unrest.
This articles sheds light on the concept of urbanization of conflict, as well as the impact this has on the laws of armed conflict.
How has globalization contributed to growing urban warfare and the debate surrounding the topic of using civilians as human shields in combat? How can the cardinal principles of international humanitarian law be applied to reduce…
An exploration of the legitimacy of lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS) in the IHL discourse.
IHL shoulders the responsibility of ensuring that novel means and methods of warfare remain under the cardinal principles of IHL.
An analysis of the threat to civilians due to data breaching cyber operations in light of protections available under the Law of Armed Conflict.
A discussion on the ways in which traditional rules and prohibitions of IHL would apply to emerging new weapons technologies.
A discussion on the development of IHL till date, key achievements of the Geneva Conventions, and some missed opportunities.
An exploration of controversies in the construction of principles of IHL, shedding light on their application in contemporary conflicts.
How are different conflicts classified under IHL? What is the difference between International & Non-international Armed Conflicts?
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2023 will be a year full of humanitarian challenges. In that context, now is the time to redouble diplomatic efforts to put our shared #humanitarian values at the center of international cooperation. #Multilateralism matters. #IHL and humanitarian principles matter.
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How could possible #bias in #AI systems designed for #military use impact adherence to #IHL? Juliette Francois-Blouin @TheGCSP explores the #legal implications of bias in AI systems used by armed forces and analyses its possible ramifications for IHL. https://lieber.westpoint.edu/legal-implications-bias-mitigation/
