The Status of Ukraine’s “IT Army” Under the Law of Armed Conflict

The Status of Ukraine’s “IT Army” Under the Law of Armed Conflict

The Status of Ukraine’s “IT Army” Under the Law of Armed Conflict Two days after Russia’s renewed invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation announced a call to digital arms on Twitter: We are creating an IT army. We need digital talents....
Are States Aiding and Assisting Ukraine and Russia Using Force?

Are States Aiding and Assisting Ukraine and Russia Using Force?

Are States Aiding and Assisting Ukraine and Russia Using Force? The provision of military aid and assistance from States supporting Ukraine and Russia has been a salient theme in their international armed conflict following Russia’s renewed invasion in February 2022....
Ukraine Symposium – The Legal and Practical Challenges of Surrendering to Drones

Ukraine Symposium – The Legal and Practical Challenges of Surrendering to Drones

Ukraine Symposium – The Legal and Practical Challenges of Surrendering to Drones As part of the Articles of War “Year Ahead” series published earlier this year, Board of Advisor member Professor Gary Solis predicted that several legal issues pertaining to the...
Ukraine Symposium – Are Civilians Reporting With Cell Phones Directly Participating in Hostilities?

Ukraine Symposium – Are Civilians Reporting With Cell Phones Directly Participating in Hostilities?

Ukraine Symposium – Are Civilians Reporting With Cell Phones Directly Participating in Hostilities? As Russia continues to pummel electric grids and other critical infrastructure from the air, Ukraine is creatively developing methods to defend its skies. One new tool...
Ukraine Symposium – Deception and the Law of Armed Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – Deception and the Law of Armed Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – Deception and the Law of Armed Conflict As Ukraine continues to defend against Russian invasion, its armed forces are increasingly turning to deception operations to minimize their asymmetrical disadvantages with Russian forces. As part of...