2023 DoD Manual Revision – What’s In a Presumption?

2023 DoD Manual Revision – What’s In a Presumption?

2023 DoD Manual Revision – What’s In a Presumption? (Editor’s note: This post is part of a series analyzing the 2023 revisions to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual.) One of the most notable—if not the most notable—changes to the Department of Defense...
The Law in War: A Concise Overview

The Law in War: A Concise Overview

The Law in War: A Concise Overview When we first plotted our plan to write the 1st edition of this book, our goal was to offer an accessible narrative overview of international humanitarian law for both lawyers and non-lawyers interested in the topic. To that end, the...
Year Ahead – When You Least Expect It…

Year Ahead – When You Least Expect It…

Year Ahead – When You Least Expect It… Those of us long enough in the tooth to remember Candid Camera will remember this opening to that classic television show. So, what exactly does that have to do with an Articles of War post on the year ahead? In my...
Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters

Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters

Civilian Risk Mitigation: Why Context Matters The proverbial dust is now settling on the blast that was the publication of the new Civilian Mitigation Response and Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The reaction to this “response” plan has been mixed to say the least, with some...