Attacking Iran: Retaliation or Self-Defense?

Attacking Iran: Retaliation or Self-Defense?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Targeting, Use of Force

Attacking Iran: Retaliation or Self-Defense? On October 1, Iran launched a major two-wave attack consisting of over 180 missiles against Israel. The primary targets were the headquarters of Mossad and three Israeli Air Force bases. However, Israel’s multi-layered air...
Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law

Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law

by | Apr 18, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, State Responsibility, Use of Force

Retaliation, Retribution, and Punishment and International Law On April 13, Iran launched a massive missile and drone attack on Israel. Hezbollah and Houthi attacks took place contemporaneously. Israel, alongside forces from France, the United Kingdom, the United...
Rules of Engagement in Large Scale Combat Operations

Rules of Engagement in Large Scale Combat Operations

by | Apr 9, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Rules of Engagement

Rules of Engagement in Large Scale Combat Operations As the focus of U.S. military doctrine and contingency planning shifts from counterinsurgency (COIN) campaigns toward large-scale combat operations (LSCO), Judge Advocates must anticipate changing operational law...
An Assessment of Russia’s Withdrawal from the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

An Assessment of Russia’s Withdrawal from the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

by | Feb 16, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Interpretation & Development, Weapons Law

An Assessment of Russia’s Withdrawal from the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty On November 2, 2023, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a law withdrawing the country’s ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). This multilateral treaty prohibits...