Year in Review – 2024

Year in Review – 2024

Year in Review – 2024 2024 was defined by a landscape of intensifying conflicts, continuous technological advancements (see here and here), and evolving debates over the application of the law of armed conflict (LOAC). The persistent war in Ukraine, the volatile...
The Suspension of Hostilities in the Israel-Hezbollah Armed Conflict

The Suspension of Hostilities in the Israel-Hezbollah Armed Conflict

The Suspension of Hostilities in the Israel-Hezbollah Armed Conflict A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect on 27 November. According to the U.S. State Department, “Broadly speaking, it has been successful in stopping the fighting and...
The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: A Least Worst Option

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: A Least Worst Option

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: A Least Worst Option Editors’ note: The author has also addressed this subject on The Conversation. It is welcome news that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has now been approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...
A Conflict in Suspense: General Close of Military Operations in the Iran-Israel Conflict

A Conflict in Suspense: General Close of Military Operations in the Iran-Israel Conflict

A Conflict in Suspense: General Close of Military Operations in the Iran-Israel Conflict In April 2024, hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran intensified significantly, with both sides engaging in direct military operations within each other’s...
“Well, it Depends”: The Explosive Pagers Attack Revisited

“Well, it Depends”: The Explosive Pagers Attack Revisited

“Well, it Depends”: The Explosive Pagers Attack Revisited On 17 September, 2024, thousands of pagers distributed by Hezbollah to its operatives in Lebanon and Syria exploded. On the following day, hundreds of walkie talkies used by Hezbollah operatives also exploded....