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...
From Outrage to Engagement: Might Promoting Compliance Succeed Where Condemnation Has Failed?

From Outrage to Engagement: Might Promoting Compliance Succeed Where Condemnation Has Failed?

From Outrage to Engagement: Might Promoting Compliance Succeed Where Condemnation Has Failed? The mood at this year’s European Humanitarian Forum (EHF) oscillated between frustration, foreboding, and a pervasive sense of hyper-normalization. The Secretary-General of...
Ukraine Symposium – Ukraine and the Future of the Ottawa Convention

Ukraine Symposium – Ukraine and the Future of the Ottawa Convention

Ukraine Symposium – Ukraine and the Future of the Ottawa Convention In 1935, the International Labor Organization (ILO) adopted its 45th convention, generally prohibiting the employment of women in underground mining work. The treaty achieved widespread adoption, with...