Intelligence Wars: Sabotage in the Shadows of Conflict

Intelligence Wars: Sabotage in the Shadows of Conflict

Intelligence Wars: Sabotage in the Shadows of Conflict Sabotage has suddenly gained a high profile in international dialogue about conflict. This occurs most obviously in the context of an evolving “gray zone conflict” with Russia linked to sabotage in European States...
The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain

The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain

The Impact of AI-Enabled Capabilities on the Application of International Law in the Cyber Domain This post describes the proceedings and conclusions of a workshop that brought together scholars, some with both operational and technical expertise, to discuss the...
Year Ahead 2026 – The Law of Cyber Operations

Year Ahead 2026 – The Law of Cyber Operations

Year Ahead 2026 – The Law of Cyber Operations In 2026, the law governing cyber operations in armed conflict is unlikely to undergo dramatic change. Instead, trendlines from the first half of the decade will persist, as States remain reluctant to clarify how core...
Year Ahead 2026 – Poisoned Wells Before The War

Year Ahead 2026 – Poisoned Wells Before The War

Year Ahead 2026 – Poisoned Wells Before The War In April 2026, and as part of my role at the National University of Singapore, I am hosting a regional conference on the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and international humanitarian law (IHL). The...
Legal Reviews of War Algorithms: From Cyber Weapons to AI Systems

Legal Reviews of War Algorithms: From Cyber Weapons to AI Systems

Legal Reviews of War Algorithms: From Cyber Weapons to AI Systems States are obliged to conduct legal reviews of new weapons, means, and methods of warfare. Legal reviews of artificial intelligence (AI) systems pose significant legal and practical challenges due to...