Israel-Hamas 2025 Symposium – Humanitarian Relief as a Bargaining Chip

Israel-Hamas 2025 Symposium – Humanitarian Relief as a Bargaining Chip

Israel-Hamas 2025 Symposium – Humanitarian Relief as a Bargaining Chip Questions concerning the use of the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare have been discussed at length over the course of the past 536 days of war in the Gaza Strip. Some have submitted...
If the “Why” of War Shapes the “How” of Law, Who is Accountable?

If the “Why” of War Shapes the “How” of Law, Who is Accountable?

If the “Why” of War Shapes the “How” of Law, Who is Accountable? The ongoing armed conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza illustrate the dangerous consequences of conflating jus ad bellum and jus in bello. This conflation risks undermining the universality of international...
Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric

Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric

Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric Editors’ note: We are pleased to announce that Articles of War has recently added several thematic editors to our staff. Each editor has contributed a post to this year’s Year Ahead series with thoughts on...
Year in Review – 2024

Year in Review – 2024

Year in Review – 2024 2024 was defined by a landscape of intensifying conflicts, continuous technological advancements (see here and here), and evolving debates over the application of the law of armed conflict (LOAC). The persistent war in Ukraine, the volatile...
Norway Seeks ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Humanitarian Obligations in Gaza

Norway Seeks ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Humanitarian Obligations in Gaza

Norway Seeks ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Humanitarian Obligations in Gaza Editors’ note: The following post reflects the author’s views and should not be interpreted to reflect the official Norwegian position. Norway is currently seeking support from the UN...