Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters

Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters

by | Sep 27, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Humanitarian Protection, Law of Armed Conflict

Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters The proverbial dust is now settling on the blast that was the publication of the new Civilian Mitigation Response and Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The reaction to this “response” plan has been mixed to say the least, with some...
Türkiye’s Threats against Greece: A Violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter?

Türkiye’s Threats against Greece: A Violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter?

by | Sep 26, 2022 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Use of Force

Türkiye’s Threats against Greece: A Violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter? On September 5-6, 2022, the Greek Foreign Minister Mr. Nikos Dendias sent letters to the EU, NATO, and the UN to bring to their attention public statements made by Türkiye’s President...
The U.S. DoD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan on Future Battlefields

The U.S. DoD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan on Future Battlefields

by , | Sep 23, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Humanitarian Protection, Law of Armed Conflict

The U.S. DoD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan on Future Battlefields On August 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP). In a previous post, Dan E. Stigall and Anna...
The Israeli Unlawful Combatants Law Turns Twenty

The Israeli Unlawful Combatants Law Turns Twenty

by | Sep 20, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, History of LOAC, Law of Armed Conflict, Terrorism / Counter Terrorism

The Israeli Unlawful Combatants Law Turns Twenty Twenty years ago, in 2002, Israel enacted the Law on Incarceration of Unlawful Combatants (UCL or “the Law”). The UCL aimed to provide a basis in domestic legislation, in conformity with international law, for...
An Improved Approach to Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response: The Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP)

An Improved Approach to Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response: The Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP)

by , | Aug 25, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Law of Armed Conflict

An Improved Approach to Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response: The Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP) The imperative to mitigate civilian harm during armed conflict is rooted in important humanitarian, moral, and legal bases. It is also...
Ukraine Symposium – The Escalating Military Use of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Ukraine Symposium – The Escalating Military Use of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

by | Aug 22, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Law of Armed Conflict, Ukraine-Russia Symposium

Ukraine Symposium – The Escalating Military Use of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant In early March, I argued on these pages that Russian forces’ reported attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant likely violated the Additional Protocol I provisions protecting...