The U.S. DoD’s New Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Policy and “Harm Resulting From” Military Operations

The U.S. DoD’s New Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Policy and “Harm Resulting From” Military Operations

The U.S. DoD’s New Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Policy and “Harm Resulting From” Military Operations In a much-celebrated move in late December 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) made good on its promise to publish an enterprise-wide policy on...
Securing the Maritime Domain in the Red Sea

Securing the Maritime Domain in the Red Sea

Securing the Maritime Domain in the Red Sea Since the brutal Hamas-led massacre of over 1,300 innocent Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, Houthi rebels based in Yemen have increased their attacks on Israeli and U.S. ships in the Red Sea. A statement issued by the...
Arms Exporters’ Corporate Liability for Due Diligence Failures

Arms Exporters’ Corporate Liability for Due Diligence Failures

Arms Exporters’ Corporate Liability for Due Diligence Failures The intensification of the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas is reported to have led to another surge in international arms sales. In fact, lately, new weapon systems have been in increasing demand...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – White Phosphorus and International Law

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – White Phosphorus and International Law

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – White Phosphorus and International Law Editor’s note: The authors’ original version of this post omitted citations to two sources, namely LTC Matthew J. Aiesi’s post on Lawfare dated November 26, 2019, and a Human Rights Watch report...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Inside IDF Targeting

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Inside IDF Targeting

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Inside IDF Targeting Events in Israel and Gaza have again plunged the Middle East into armed conflict. As this post is being written, intense fighting is underway in Israel and Gaza. There are skirmishes with Hezbollah along Israel’s...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Siege Law and Military Necessity

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Siege Law and Military Necessity

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Siege Law and Military Necessity It is no surprise that the debate over the legality of Israeli measures directed against Hamas is already gaining momentum. Public discussion has focused, at least for now, on Israeli Defense Minister...