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Addressing landmine pollution: how the 'polluter pays' principle can help
Landmines, a persistent threat in post-conflict zones, pose severe risks to both human lives and the environment. These explosive devices, often buri…
1 year, 4 months ago
From disenchantment to a universal culture of compliance: IHL education “2.0”
As public opinion is critical in shaping decision-making during armed conflict, engaging with and informing youth and the broader public about intern…
1 year, 4 months ago
Complying with IHL in large-scale conflicts: key preparedness measures
As states increasingly focus on strengthening their defense capabilities, discussions on military preparedness are gaining prominence, particularly i…
1 year, 5 months ago
Anchoring protection: Islamic law contributions to the development of the 1977 Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions
References to Islamic law made by the delegations of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Syria during the 1974–1977 Diplomatic Conference – which led to t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Environmental destruction in conflict: broadening accountability in war
International law recognizes the importance of environmental protection during armed conflict. Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions was th…
1 year, 5 months ago
Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war
Earlier this month, Lithuania’s unprecedented withdrawal from the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) took effect. Meanwhile, several states are op…
1 year, 5 months ago
Hospitals under fire: legal and practical challenges to strengthened protection
Amid the devastation of armed conflict, hospitals stand as fragile sanctuaries, overwhelmed by demand and depleted of essential supplies. Struggling …
1 year, 5 months ago
AI, war and (in)humanity: the role of human emotions in military decision-making
Contemporary armed conflicts are increasingly complex and, through rapid technological development, increasingly remote. This calls into question the…
1 year, 6 months ago
A steppingstone for more? Progress on the protection of civilian populations from ICT activities during armed conflict
In today’s multilateral disarmament, peace and security, and humanitarian fora, a key responsibility of states – and a challenge for their lawyers an…
1 year, 6 months ago
A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority
As the devastating impacts of armed conflicts continue to mount, civilians are enduring unimaginable suffering. Violations of international humanitar…
1 year, 6 months ago