International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
This month’s editorial introduces the need for harmony between International Humanitarian Law and the global counter-terrorism regime.
International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping
Overview of the laws applicable to peacekeeping missions & identification of issues related to accountability of peacekeepers.
International Humanitarian Law in Practice
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.
Armed Conflict and Cultural Heritage
This editorial focuses on the main issues relating to definitions, accountability, and applicability to non-state entities.
Climate Change and Armed Conflict
This editorial explores environmental damage during an armed conflict and the ways in which IHL protects the natural environment
Urbanization of Warfare
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 human suffering in urbanised conflicts?
Means and Methods of Warfare
A discussion on the ways in which traditional rules and prohibitions of IHL would apply to emerging new weapons technologies.
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
A discussion on the development of IHL till date, key achievements of the Geneva Conventions, and some missed opportunities.
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