Department of Defense Issues Update to DoD Law of War Manual on Presumption of Civilian Status and Feasible Precautions to Verify Military Objectives

Department of Defense Issues Update to DoD Law of War Manual on Presumption of Civilian Status and Feasible Precautions to Verify Military Objectives

Department of Defense Issues Update to DoD Law of War Manual on Presumption of Civilian Status and Feasible Precautions to Verify Military Objectives ​Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an important update to its Law of War Manual, including a revision to...
Al Hassan Symposium – “Islam Itself Is Not on Trial”: Culture and Religion in Al Hassan

Al Hassan Symposium – “Islam Itself Is Not on Trial”: Culture and Religion in Al Hassan

Al Hassan Symposium – “Islam Itself Is Not on Trial”: Culture and Religion in Al Hassan Editor’s note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. This symposium addresses the pending ICC Al...
Al Hassan Symposium – Understanding Rebel (Dis)Order in Al Hassan

Al Hassan Symposium – Understanding Rebel (Dis)Order in Al Hassan

Al Hassan Symposium – Understanding Rebel (Dis)Order in Al Hassan Editor’s note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. This symposium addresses the pending ICC Al Hassan judgment. Katharine...
Can the Black Sea Grain Initiative Continue Without Russian Participation?

Can the Black Sea Grain Initiative Continue Without Russian Participation?

Can the Black Sea Grain Initiative Continue Without Russian Participation? On July 17, 2023, the Black Sea Grain Initiative expired after Russia refused to extend the term of the UN-brokered accord that has “facilitated the export of more than 30 million tonnes of...
Al Hassan Symposium – Rebel Governance under the Spotlight: the ICC Al Hassan Case

Al Hassan Symposium – Rebel Governance under the Spotlight: the ICC Al Hassan Case

Al Hassan Symposium – Rebel Governance under the Spotlight: the ICC Al Hassan Case Editor’s note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. This symposium addresses the pending ICC Al Hassan...
Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial

Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial

Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial On 25 May, the Defence finished their closing statements in the Al Hassan case at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case relates to acts committed during the nine...