The Presumption of Civilian Status in Cases of Doubt: A Vital Rule in Increasingly Unsettled Times

The Presumption of Civilian Status in Cases of Doubt: A Vital Rule in Increasingly Unsettled Times

by , | Feb 12, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

The Presumption of Civilian Status in Cases of Doubt: A Vital Rule in Increasingly Unsettled Times Editors’ note: This post is drawn from the authors’ article-length work, “Pro patria mori: When States Encourage Civilian Involvement in Armed Conflict” appearing in the...
Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard

Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Al Hassan Symposium, AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard Editors’ note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. The symposium addresses the ICC’s judgment in the Al Hassan case. The...
Al Hassan Symposium – Towards the Acceptance of the Aggregated Violence Approach?

Al Hassan Symposium – Towards the Acceptance of the Aggregated Violence Approach?

by | Feb 7, 2025 | Al Hassan Symposium, AoW Posts, Blog, Conflict Classification, Law of Armed Conflict

Al Hassan Symposium – Towards the Acceptance of the Aggregated Violence Approach? Editors’ note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. The symposium addresses the ICC’s judgment in the Al...
Taiwan’s Counter-Lawfare Strategy

Taiwan’s Counter-Lawfare Strategy

by | Feb 3, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Policy

Taiwan’s Counter-Lawfare Strategy In his 2025 New Year address, President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to the reunification of Taiwan. He stated, “no one can ever stop China’s reunification, a trend of the times.” One...
Beyond Compliance Symposium – Extracting Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War to Improve Civilian Protection

Beyond Compliance Symposium – Extracting Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War to Improve Civilian Protection

by | Jan 30, 2025 | AoW Posts, Beyond Compliance Symposium, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

Beyond Compliance Symposium – Extracting Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War to Improve Civilian Protection Editors’ note: This post forms part of the Beyond Compliance Symposium: How to Prevent Harm and Need in Conflict, featured across Articles of War and Armed...
The Status of the U.S. Coast Guard’s People, Bases and Equipment, and Vessels Under LOAC

The Status of the U.S. Coast Guard’s People, Bases and Equipment, and Vessels Under LOAC

by , | Jan 28, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting

The Status of the U.S. Coast Guard’s People, Bases and Equipment, and Vessels Under LOAC The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) recently published an article highlighting the integral role the U.S. Coast Guard might play in a future high-intensity conflict. Set in the...