The Myth of Jus ad Bellum–Jus in Bello Purity

The Myth of Jus ad Bellum–Jus in Bello Purity

The Myth of Jus ad Bellum–Jus in Bello Purity In modern international law, the separation of jus ad bellum (the law governing the right to go to war) and jus in bello (the law governing conduct in war) is frequently treated as dogma. For some, this separation is...
On Robert Kolb’s Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law, Second Edition

On Robert Kolb’s Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law, Second Edition

On Robert Kolb’s Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law, Second Edition This post provides select reflections based upon the experience of writing the second edition of my book, Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (Edward Elgar...
Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance

Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance

Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance A gamer sits in his room, headset on, staring unblinkingly at a screen. He is closing on his final target in a Call of Duty battle royale match. With a well-placed shot, he takes down the...
Statehood and the Law of Armed Conflict

Statehood and the Law of Armed Conflict

Statehood and the Law of Armed Conflict This post highlights an important aspect of my latest monograph, The Essence and Reality of States – Effectiveness, Recognition and Legitimacy. The monograph is mainly about the genealogy of notions that have long informed...
Protection of Cultural Property in Prolonged Military Occupation

Protection of Cultural Property in Prolonged Military Occupation

Protection of Cultural Property in Prolonged Military Occupation This year marks the eleventh anniversary of Russia’s occupation and illegal annexation of Crimea, a region internationally recognized as part of Ukraine. Against this backdrop and Russia’s 2022...
The Prosecution of Terrorism as a War Crime

The Prosecution of Terrorism as a War Crime

The Prosecution of Terrorism as a War Crime Despite the persistent condemnation of terrorism by States and international organizations, and the frequent prosecution of terrorism as an offence under domestic law, the prosecution of terrorism as a war crime is a...