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Al Hassan Symposium – Superior Orders: A (Hopefully) Overlooked Afterthought
Editors’ note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. The symposium addresses the ICC’s judgment in the Al Hassan case. The introductory post is available here. In its 822-page judgment in the...
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Lieber Studies Making and Shaping LOAC Volume – The Status and Influence of Expert Manuals
Editors’ note: This post is based on the author’s chapter in Making and Shaping the Law of Armed Conflict (Sandesh Sivakumaran and Christian R....
Lieber Studies Making and Shaping LOAC Volume – (Un)customary IHL in the 21st Century: Quo Vadis?
Editors' note: This post is based on the author's chapter in Making and Shaping the Law of Armed Conflict (Sandesh Sivakumaran and Christian R....
Making and Shaping the Law of Armed Conflict: An Introduction
Almost every legal question involves aspects of law-making and shaping, be it identification of a rule, interpretation of that rule, or...
Artificial Intelligence Systems and Humans in Military Decision-Making: Not Better or Worse but Better Together
In conversations about the military use of artificial intelligence (AI), I am frequently presented with the following question: might AI systems be...
Diversification of Civilian Agency: An Accountability Perspective
Several recent developments have challenged the traditionally assumed passivity of civilians in armed conflict. Most notable are calls to...
Houthi Attacks on Merchant Vessels in the Red Sea
The Red Sea has seen a rise in attacks on merchant ships since 19 October 2023. Although the number of ships having been attacked differs depending...
Israel-Hamas 2024 Symposium – AI-Based Targeting in Gaza: Surveying Expert Responses and Refining the Debate
The reported use of artificial intelligence-enabled decision-support systems (AI-DSS), in particular the Gospel and Lavender, by the Israel Defense...
Precautions and Aerial Superiority or Supremacy
In modern armed conflict, belligerents must control the air domain. Air supremacy or air superiority is a precondition for success in land and naval...
Flamethrowers: A Fiery Legacy and Uncertain Future?
In warfare, few weapons are as terrifying as the flamethrower. Horrific imagery captured in iconic photographs from the First and Second World Wars...
Rules Governing Property Destruction Outside of the Attack and Occupation Contexts
The rules governing property destruction occurring outside of attack operations and the occupation phase of military operations are contained in...
Honoring Excellence: Dan Stigall Receives 2024 Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award
Articles of War is proud to highlight a recent recognition bestowed upon Professor and Lieutenant Colonel Dan Stigall, a member of our Editorial...
Multi-Domain Legal Warfare: China’s Coordinated Attack on International Rule of Law
Law has emerged as an integral element of gray zone competition. State and non-State actors alike increasingly view law as a means to shape...
