Articles of War
Intelligence Wars: Sabotage in the Shadows of Conflict
Sabotage has suddenly gained a high profile in international dialogue about conflict. This occurs most obviously in the context of an evolving “gray zone conflict” with Russia linked to sabotage in European States (see here, here, and here). However, sabotage is also...
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The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain
This post describes the proceedings and conclusions of a workshop that brought together scholars, some with both operational and technical expertise, to discuss the emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in military cyber operations. This virtual...
The Law of Neutrality in Situations of Belligerent Occupation
Today, very few situations of belligerent occupation exist. Yet, in a recent advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) analyzed...
The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain
This post describes the proceedings and conclusions of a workshop that brought together scholars, some with both operational and technical...
Of Open and Closed Systems – War Caught in Lotus and Anti-Lotus
Within every system of law there are open legal sub-systems that offer residual freedom to act and closed sub-systems where residual prohibitions...
Year Ahead 2026 – The Law of Cyber Operations
In 2026, the law governing cyber operations in armed conflict is unlikely to undergo dramatic change. Instead, trendlines from the first half of the...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – The Early Interface of IHL and Human Rights: Lessons from the Frontlines of Turkish Litigation
Editors’ note: This post is part of a series to honor Françoise Hampson, who passed away on April 18, 2025. These posts recognize Professor...
Year Ahead 2026 – Poisoned Wells Before The War
In April 2026, and as part of my role at the National University of Singapore, I am hosting a regional conference on the intersection between...
Reciprocity Without Retaliation: Rethinking Fairness in the Laws of War
Editors’ note: This post is the second in a series relating to the author’s book, The Persistence of Reciprocity in International Humanitarian Law,...
A Japanese Perspective on Treaty Obligations Regarding Attacks To, From, or Within Space
As States begin to regard outer space as a war-fighting domain, Japan has followed suit. Although it had long interpreted “peaceful” use of outer...
Year in Review – 2025
2025 has been a year of persistent conflicts, evolving law of armed conflict (LOAC) questions, and contrasting views. At Articles of War, we strived...
The Double Qualification of a Single Act of Belligerence
In the complex web of armed conflict classification, a problem has emerged in recent years linked to transnational armed conflicts that are breaking...
Clarity and Consequence: Autonomous Wingmen and the Rising Standard of Feasible Precautions
The U.S. Air Force’s and Anduril’s ambitious wingman program, Fury, has already lifted off. Its designers intend Fury and comparable attritable...
Articles of War Editorial Board Changes
Managing Editor We are pleased to congratulate Professor Jenny Maddocks on joining the faculty of the University of Reading School of Law. She will...
