Caltrop: An Ancient Weapon in Modern Warfare

Caltrop: An Ancient Weapon in Modern Warfare

Caltrop: An Ancient Weapon in Modern Warfare Recent reports indicate that Ukraine has modified drones to deliver and disperse a weapon of ancient design in its fight against Russia. The weapon, known as a caltrop, is a spiked device that can be strewn in large...
Cyber Attack War Crimes and Ntaganda

Cyber Attack War Crimes and Ntaganda

Cyber Attack War Crimes and Ntaganda Editor’s note: This post is based on a portion of the author’s work, “Addressing Unlawful Cyber Operations in Armed Conflict Through Human Rights Bodies Instead of the International Criminal Court,” published at 57 Vanderbilt...
In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – The San Remo and the Newport Manuals on the Law of Naval Warfare

In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – The San Remo and the Newport Manuals on the Law of Naval Warfare

In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – The San Remo and the Newport Manuals on the Law of Naval Warfare Editors’ note: This post is part of a series to honor Professor Yoram Dinstein, who passed away on Saturday February 10, 2024. These posts recognize Professor...
Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law

Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law

Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law On April 13, Iran launched a massive missile and drone attack on Israel. Hezbollah and Houthi attacks took place contemporaneously. Israel, alongside forces from France, the United Kingdom, the United...
Attacks on Merchant Shipping: Which State Has the Right to Respond in Self-Defence?

Attacks on Merchant Shipping: Which State Has the Right to Respond in Self-Defence?

Attacks on Merchant Shipping: Which State Has the Right to Respond in Self-Defence? On April 13, 2024, Iranian special forces seized the Portuguese flagged MSC Aries near the Strait of Hormuz as it sailed towards the Nhava Sheva port in India. The ship, which...