Ukraine Symposium – Seizure of Private Real Property and Transfer of Civilians into Occupied Territory

Ukraine Symposium – Seizure of Private Real Property and Transfer of Civilians into Occupied Territory

by , | Jun 4, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Occupation, Ukraine-Russia Symposium

Ukraine Symposium – Seizure of Private Real Property and Transfer of Civilians into Occupied Territory In May 2025, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that “Russia is inventorying real estate in occupied Ukraine in order to seize property from Ukrainian...
“Active” Human Shielding and the Law of Armed Conflict

“Active” Human Shielding and the Law of Armed Conflict

by , | May 14, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

“Active” Human Shielding and the Law of Armed Conflict To counter Israel Defense Force (IDF) superiority, Hamas long ago adopted the strategy of human shielding, one widely condemned as unlawful (see, e.g., here, here, and here). But reports have also emerged...
Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part II: Response Options and Conflict Classification

Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part II: Response Options and Conflict Classification

by , | May 9, 2025 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog, Conflict Classification, State Responsibility, Use of Force

Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part II: Response Options and Conflict Classification As non-State actors assume an increasingly prominent role in international affairs, State support to them as a strategic tool for advancing political objectives has...
Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part I: Primary Obligations and Attribution

Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part I: Primary Obligations and Attribution

by , | May 7, 2025 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Law of Armed Conflict, State Responsibility, Use of Force

Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part I: Primary Obligations and Attribution Today, armed conflicts are frequently characterized by State support to non-State actors as a means of advancing the former’s strategic objectives. For instance, Iran continues...
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...