Reservations in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Validity

Reservations in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Validity

Reservations in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Validity Twenty-three States have appended some declarations when ratifying or acceding to the 1949 Geneva Conventions (GCs). Not all these declarations embody reservations. According to the law of treaties, the...
Belligerent Reprisals Series – Enforcement, Reciprocity, and the Elusive NIAC Dimension

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Enforcement, Reciprocity, and the Elusive NIAC Dimension

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Enforcement, Reciprocity, and the Elusive NIAC Dimension Editors’ note: This post is part of a series related to Francesco Romani’s book “Belligerent Reprisals from Enforcement to Reciprocity” published by Cambridge University Press.  ...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Parsing Proportionality Editors’ note: This post is part of a series to honor Françoise Hampson, who passed away on April 18, 2025. These posts recognize Professor Hampson’s work and the significant contribution her scholarship...
Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons Editors’ note: This post is part of a series related to Francesco Romani’s book “Belligerent Reprisals from Enforcement to Reciprocity” published by Cambridge University Press. Francesco’s impressive work on...
The ICJ Obligations of Israel Advisory Opinion – How Indispensable Is the UN After All?

The ICJ Obligations of Israel Advisory Opinion – How Indispensable Is the UN After All?

The ICJ Obligations of Israel Advisory Opinion – How Indispensable Is the UN After All? Editors’ note: This post is part of a series featuring analysis of the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Obligations of Israel as an Occupying Power. The...