Space Privateers or Space Pirates? Armed Conflict, Outer Space, and the Attribution of Non-State Activities

Space Privateers or Space Pirates? Armed Conflict, Outer Space, and the Attribution of Non-State Activities

Space Privateers or Space Pirates? Armed Conflict, Outer Space, and the Attribution of Non-State Activities Famously, George Clemenceau, Prime Minister of France at the end of the First World War, quipped that “generals always prepare to fight the last war, especially...
Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT

Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT

Authoritatively Stating International Law? The ICJ and Israeli Withdrawal from the OPT On July 21, 2024, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ” or “Court”) delivered its advisory opinion on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in...
Israel-Hamas 2024 Symposium – Pro-Israel Lawfare, Symbolism, or Genuine Legal Concern?

Israel-Hamas 2024 Symposium – Pro-Israel Lawfare, Symbolism, or Genuine Legal Concern?

Israel-Hamas 2024 Symposium – Pro-Israel Lawfare, Symbolism, or Genuine Legal Concern? Israel often perceives itself at the receiving end of what today is termed “lawfare”: warfare by legal means or the use of strategic litigation to achieve in the courtroom...
Diversification of Civilian Agency: An Accountability Perspective

Diversification of Civilian Agency: An Accountability Perspective

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 participate in a volunteer IT army, the facilitation of an app...
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – What Happens If the ICC Issues Warrants for Senior Hamas and Israeli Leaders?

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – What Happens If the ICC Issues Warrants for Senior Hamas and Israeli Leaders?

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – What Happens If the ICC Issues Warrants for Senior Hamas and Israeli Leaders? In recent days Israeli newspapers and television channels have been reporting rumours that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may soon issue arrest...
Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Targeted Sanctions against West Bank Settlers

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Targeted Sanctions against West Bank Settlers

Israel – Hamas 2024 Symposium – Targeted Sanctions against West Bank Settlers Before and after 7 October, several States, most notably the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union, imposed multiple rounds of sanctions against Hamas and/or Hamas...