Compliance by Design V: LOAC in the Israeli Defense Industry

Compliance by Design V: LOAC in the Israeli Defense Industry

Compliance by Design V: LOAC in the Israeli Defense Industry Editors’ note: This is the tenth post in a series dedicated to Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the questions of human oversight and legal accountability under international humanitarian law....
How Should Military AI Be Evaluated Under IHL?

How Should Military AI Be Evaluated Under IHL?

How Should Military AI Be Evaluated Under IHL? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of military operations. AI-enabled decision-support systems (AI-DSS) support intelligence analysis, target verification, operational planning, and the execution of...
Compliance by Design I: LOAC in U.S. Autonomous Combat Platforms

Compliance by Design I: LOAC in U.S. Autonomous Combat Platforms

Compliance by Design I: LOAC in U.S. Autonomous Combat Platforms Editors’ note: This is the sixth post in a series dedicated to Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the questions of human oversight and legal accountability under international humanitarian law....
Year in Review – 2025

Year in Review – 2025

Year in Review – 2025 2025 has been a year of persistent conflicts, evolving law of armed conflict (LOAC) questions, and contrasting views. At Articles of War, we strived to provide a platform for nuanced legal analysis and timely discussion in 200 posts,...
Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War

Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War

Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War International humanitarian law (IHL) is often described as a triumph of principle over pragmatism; a set of rules meant to restrain war even when all else is breaking down. After all, the Geneva...
Future of Warfare and Law Series – Addressing Uncertainty in the Use of Autonomous Weapons Systems

Future of Warfare and Law Series – Addressing Uncertainty in the Use of Autonomous Weapons Systems

Future of Warfare and Law Series – Addressing Uncertainty in the Use of Autonomous Weapons Systems Editors’ note: This post is part of a series featuring topics discussed during the Third Annual Future of Warfare and the Law Symposium. LTC Christina Colclough’s...