The International Criminal Court’s DPH Misinterpretation in Lubanga

The International Criminal Court’s DPH Misinterpretation in Lubanga

The International Criminal Court’s DPH Misinterpretation in Lubanga Editor’s Note: This post is drawn from the author’s article-length work, “Reuniting ‘Active’ and ‘Direct’ Participation: The International Criminal Court’s DPH Divorce in Lubanga,” appearing in Volume...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Hostage Rescue Operations and the Law of Armed Conflict

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Hostage Rescue Operations and the Law of Armed Conflict

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Hostage Rescue Operations and the Law of Armed Conflict Last month, during a week-long ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Hamas released 110 hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Attacking Hamas – Part II, The Rules

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Attacking Hamas – Part II, The Rules

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Attacking Hamas – Part II, The Rules Editor’s Note: This post is the second in a two-part series that explores law of armed conflict targeting considerations inspired by the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The first post examined operational...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Participation in Hostilities during Belligerent Occupation

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Participation in Hostilities during Belligerent Occupation

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Participation in Hostilities during Belligerent Occupation The recent breakout of hostilities in Israel and the Gaza Strip once again highlights the need to effectively protect civilians on the battlefield. This post aims to shed light...
Ukraine Symposium – The Law of Crowdsourced War: Democratized Supply Chains –  Part I

Ukraine Symposium – The Law of Crowdsourced War: Democratized Supply Chains – Part I

Ukraine Symposium – The Law of Crowdsourced War: Democratized Supply Chains – Part I “Infantry wins battles, logistics wins wars.” General Pershing’s oft cited maxim of warfare is once again proving itself out in Ukraine. Thankfully, from the outset of...