by Robert Kolb, Aymeric Hêche | Apr 24, 2026 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict
A Matter of Principle(s)? Acquiescence in International Humanitarian Law Like hidden bunkers blended in the landscape, the operation of general principles of law in international humanitarian law (IHL) is not conspicuous at first glance. When referring to general...
by Winona Xu | Nov 4, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Human Rights
Beyond the State: Reforming Africa’s Anti-Torture Framework to Address Non-State Violence African countries have made significant strides in ratifying international anti-torture instruments like the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT). UNCAT Article 1 defines...
by Michael N. Schmitt, Alexander Hernandez | May 7, 2025 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Law of Armed Conflict, State Responsibility, Use of Force
Analyzing State Support to Non-State Actors – Part I: Primary Obligations and Attribution Today, armed conflicts are frequently characterized by State support to non-State actors as a means of advancing the former’s strategic objectives. For instance, Iran continues...
by Ivon Mingashang, Christian Tshiamala Banungana | Dec 16, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Other Bodies of Law
Transboundary Environmental Protection in Armed Conflict Editors’ note: This post is drawn from the author’s article-length work, “The International Responsibility of a Belligerent State in the Event of Transboundary Environmental Damage” appearing in the...
by Steven van de Put, Arjen Vermeer | Jun 12, 2024 | Accountability, AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Law of Armed Conflict, State Responsibility
Diversification of Civilian Agency: An Accountability Perspective Several recent developments have challenged the traditionally assumed passivity of civilians in armed conflict. Most notable are calls to participate in a volunteer IT army, the facilitation of an app...