Use of Force

The Myth of Jus ad Bellum–Jus in Bello Purity

The Myth of Jus ad Bellum–Jus in Bello Purity

In modern international law, the separation of jus ad bellum (the law governing the right to go to war) and jus in bello (the law governing conduct in war) is frequently treated as dogma. For some, this separation is unequivocal, with some going so far as to say jus...

Interpreting the Law of Self-Defense

Interpreting the Law of Self-Defense

The 13 June 2025 Israeli attack (Operation Rising Lion) on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, as well as senior military leaders and nuclear scientists, sparked a sophisticated debate over the parameters of the international law right of self-defense (see,...

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