Through the Looking Glass, Again: The Caroline Standard and a General Framework for Necessity-Based Self-Defense

Through the Looking Glass, Again: The Caroline Standard and a General Framework for Necessity-Based Self-Defense

by | Apr 7, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Use of Force

Through the Looking Glass, Again: The Caroline Standard and a General Framework for Necessity-Based Self-Defense “Why, it’s a Looking-glass book, of course! And if I hold it up to a glass, the words will all go the right way again.” — Lewis Carroll, Through the...
A Japanese Perspective on Treaty Obligations Regarding Attacks To, From, or Within Space

A Japanese Perspective on Treaty Obligations Regarding Attacks To, From, or Within Space

by | Dec 30, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Space Law

A Japanese Perspective on Treaty Obligations Regarding Attacks To, From, or Within Space As States begin to regard outer space as a war-fighting domain, Japan has followed suit. Although it had long interpreted “peaceful” use of outer space in the Outer Space Treaty...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality

by | Nov 25, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Human Rights, In Honor of Françoise Hampson, Law of Armed Conflict, Occupation, State Responsibility

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality 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 scholarship...
Operation Rising Lion and the Self-Defense Condition of Immediacy

Operation Rising Lion and the Self-Defense Condition of Immediacy

by | Jul 3, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Use of Force

Operation Rising Lion and the Self-Defense Condition of Immediacy On 13 June, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian military leadership and critical infrastructure as well as key personnel involved in Iran’s nuclear weapons development program. Just...
Interpreting the Law of Self-Defense

Interpreting the Law of Self-Defense

by | Jun 27, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Interpretation & Development, Use of Force

Interpreting the Law of Self-Defense The 13 June 2025 Israeli attack (Operation Rising Lion) on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, as well as senior military leaders and nuclear scientists, sparked a sophisticated debate over the parameters of the...