Nuclear Weapons Part III – What Is To Be Done?

Nuclear Weapons Part III – What Is To Be Done?

Nuclear Weapons Part III – What Is To Be Done? Editors’ note: This is the third of a four-part post on legal considerations applicable to nuclear weapons. If the prospects for significant nuclear disarmament in 2026 or indeed in the foreseeable future do not appear to...
Nuclear Weapons Part II – Can an Arms Race Be Stopped?

Nuclear Weapons Part II – Can an Arms Race Be Stopped?

Nuclear Weapons Part II – Can an Arms Race Be Stopped? Editors’ note: This is the second of a four-part post on legal considerations applicable to nuclear weapons. In the first part of this post, the fundamental division of opinion between the States that...
Nuclear Weapons Part I – Opposing Perspectives

Nuclear Weapons Part I – Opposing Perspectives

Nuclear Weapons Part I – Opposing Perspectives Editors’ note: This is the first of a four-part post on legal considerations applicable to nuclear weapons. This post will explore the fundamental differences of view on nuclear weapons and their implications. But...
Is Nuclear Weapons Law Stopping the Nukes?

Is Nuclear Weapons Law Stopping the Nukes?

Is Nuclear Weapons Law Stopping the Nukes? Editors’ Note: This post draws upon the book, The Law on Nuclear Weapons: An International Commentary edited by the authors and published in 2025 by Edward Elgar. It is always difficult to know for sure why political leaders...
The Drone Threat, the Laser Response, and the Law – Part II

The Drone Threat, the Laser Response, and the Law – Part II

The Drone Threat, the Laser Response, and the Law – Part II The first part of this two-part post, described and explained the weapons law principles and rules that apply to suicide or kamikaze drones. It also set forth and explained applicable targeting law principles...