The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict
by Paul A.L. Ducheine, Terry D. Gill, Peter Pijpers, Marten Zwanenburg | Mar 18, 2026 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Emerging Technologies, Law of Armed Conflict, Use of Force
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict International law governing military operations is undergoing a period of profound transformation. Rapid technological innovation...
Legal Accountability for AI-Driven Autonomous Weapons
by Gerald Mako | Mar 9, 2026 | Accountability, AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Emerging Technologies
Legal Accountability for AI-Driven Autonomous Weapons As algorithms begin to make decisions that determine who lives and who dies on the battlefield, the rise of AI-driven autonomous weapon systems (AWS) is forcing a re-examination of some of the most basic principles...
The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain
by Klaudia Klonowska | Jan 14, 2026 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Cyber
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...
Year Ahead 2026 – Poisoned Wells Before The War
by Samuel White | Jan 5, 2026 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Cyber
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 artificial intelligence (AI) and international humanitarian law (IHL). The...
Legal Reviews of War Algorithms: From Cyber Weapons to AI Systems
by Tobias Vestner, Nicolò Borgesano | Dec 12, 2025 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Cyber, Weapons Law
Legal Reviews of War Algorithms: From Cyber Weapons to AI Systems States are obliged to conduct legal reviews of new weapons, means, and methods of warfare. Legal reviews of artificial intelligence (AI) systems pose significant legal and practical challenges due to...