A Matter of Principle(s)? Acquiescence in International Humanitarian Law
by Robert Kolb, Aymeric Hêche | Apr 24, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict
A Matter of Principle(s)? Acquiescence in International Humanitarian Law Like hidden bunkers blended in the landscape, the operation of general principles of law in international humanitarian law (IHL) is not conspicuous at first glance. When referring to general...
Guilty Unless Proven Innocent: A Critique of Ali Kushayb Judgment
by Evin Stovall, Hitoshi Nasu | Apr 22, 2026 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog
Guilty Unless Proven Innocent: A Critique of Ali Kushayb Judgment In its recent judgment, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Ali Kushayb of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity. A Janjaweed militia leader who operated in Darfur in 2003–2004,...
ILC Draft Articles on Immunity of State Officials: Codification or Progressive Development?
by Tal Mimran, Esther Halfon | Apr 21, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, State Responsibility
ILC Draft Articles on Immunity of State Officials: Codification or Progressive Development? The International Law Commission (ILC) has recently concluded its second reading of the Draft Articles on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction. Draft...
Propaganda in Armed Conflict: Addressing Impact Through Upholding Legal Limits
by Sally Longworth | Apr 20, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict
Propaganda in Armed Conflict: Addressing Impact Through Upholding Legal Limits Editors’ note: The following post draws upon the article “Propaganda and Armed Conflict – Analysing the Legal Framework Through the Ongoing Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia”...
Built Without a Battlefield: Challenges of a Cold Case War Crimes Prosecution
by Caitlin Chiaramonte, Matt Montazzoli | Apr 17, 2026 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog
Built Without a Battlefield: Challenges of a Cold Case War Crimes Prosecution Australian authorities recently arrested Ben Roberts-Smith for war crimes including multiple unlawful killings of prisoners and non-combatants. Roberts-Smith, long regarded as one of...