Requiem for IHL: A Geopolitical Perspective

Requiem for IHL: A Geopolitical Perspective

by | Jul 30, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

Requiem for IHL: A Geopolitical Perspective International humanitarian law (IHL) is facing a fundamental crisis. As Dr. Erica Harper recently noted, many actors around the world now openly violate the laws of war and face no consequences, accelerating the alarming...
Pessimism Does Not Help Fragile States

Pessimism Does Not Help Fragile States

by , | Dec 11, 2023 | AoW Posts, Blog, Other Bodies of Law, Policy

Pessimism Does Not Help Fragile States “An uncomfortable reality” is the title and conclusion of a recently published report that evaluates Dutch national participation in international peace and security missions. The report highlights the successes of the Dutch...