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...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC Editors’ note: This post is part of a series to honor Françoise Hampson, who passed away on April 18, 2025. These posts recognize Professor Hampson’s work and the significant contribution her...
Detention Operations on the Korean Peninsula: Historical Insights and Legal Risks

Detention Operations on the Korean Peninsula: Historical Insights and Legal Risks

Detention Operations on the Korean Peninsula: Historical Insights and Legal Risks The United States Military Academy (USMA) offers internships and immersion programs every summer as part of the Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) initiative to expand...
Is There a Victim State Exemption from Immunity Ratione Personae Accruing to Heads of Aggressor States?

Is There a Victim State Exemption from Immunity Ratione Personae Accruing to Heads of Aggressor States?

Is There a Victim State Exemption from Immunity Ratione Personae Accruing to Heads of Aggressor States? When considering the application of immunity ratione personae to heads of aggressor States, we invariably assume that it applies erga omnes, that is, vis-à-vis the...
CyCon 2025 Series – Deciding with AI Systems: Rethinking Dynamics in Military Decision-Making

CyCon 2025 Series – Deciding with AI Systems: Rethinking Dynamics in Military Decision-Making

CyCon 2025 Series – Deciding with AI Systems: Rethinking Dynamics in Military Decision-Making Editors’ note: This post is part of a series that features presentations at this year’s 17th International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon) in Tallinn, Estonia. Its...