The Notions of “Non-Belligerent” and “Other States not Parties to the Conflict” in the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I

The Notions of “Non-Belligerent” and “Other States not Parties to the Conflict” in the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I

by , | Jun 15, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

The Notions of “Non-Belligerent” and “Other States not Parties to the Conflict” in the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I The Geneva Conventions (GCs) and Additional Protocol I (AP I) include obligations for neutral States. However, the wording is not...
The Law of Neutrality in Situations of Belligerent Occupation

The Law of Neutrality in Situations of Belligerent Occupation

by | Jan 16, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Neutrality, Occupation

The Law of Neutrality in Situations of Belligerent Occupation Today, very few situations of belligerent occupation exist. Yet, in a recent advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) analyzed international legal obligations that stem from belligerent...
Clarifying Neutrality: The Rise of Different Statuses?

Clarifying Neutrality: The Rise of Different Statuses?

by , | Mar 19, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Law of Neutrality

Clarifying Neutrality: The Rise of Different Statuses? With the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, one can witness the rebirth of a classical topic of international law: the law of neutrality. Some argue that neutrality is “obsolete.” An alternative...