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...
The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace

The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace

The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia’s Prosecutor v. Prlić et al. Appeals Chamber judgment, as well as the Eritrea-Ethiopia Claims Commission’s Western Front arbitral award found that a...
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...
A Decisive Moment Concerning Individual Rights and the Law of War?

A Decisive Moment Concerning Individual Rights and the Law of War?

A Decisive Moment Concerning Individual Rights and the Law of War? The question of whether individuals can hold rights under international law has hovered at the edges of international jurisprudence for a century. From the Permanent Court of International Justice’s...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice 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...