Mission Command Responsibility

Mission Command Responsibility

Mission Command Responsibility When Justice Paul Brereton’s report on alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan was released, it sent shockwaves in Australia and internationally. It confronted and confirmed uncomfortable truths: that within Australia’s most elite...
Military Investigations in Armed Conflict: Investigating Themselves?

Military Investigations in Armed Conflict: Investigating Themselves?

Military Investigations in Armed Conflict: Investigating Themselves? Editors’ note: This post is based on the author’s recently published book, Military Investigations in Armed Conflict: Independence and Impartiality under International Law, published with Routledge....
In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – Command Responsibility in an Era of New Weapons

In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – Command Responsibility in an Era of New Weapons

In Honor of Yoram Dinstein – Command Responsibility in an Era of New Weapons 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 Dinstein’s work and the...
Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism

Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism

Regulating Military Force Series – Justice and Accountability in the Era of Modern Mercenarism Editors’ note: The author delivered remarks on the subject of this post at the conference “International Law and the Regulation of Resort to Force: Exhaustion,...
“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility

“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility

“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility During the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) collaborated with coalition forces to overcome the Taliban, secure peace in large portions of Afghanistan, train Afghan...