Laws of Yesterday’s Wars Symposium – African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity during Warfare

Laws of Yesterday’s Wars Symposium – African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity during Warfare

Laws of Yesterday’s Wars Symposium – African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity during Warfare Editor’s note: The following post highlights a chapter that appears in Samuel White’s fourth edited volume of Laws of Yesterday’s Wars published with Brill. For a...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Teaching and Operationalising LOAC 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...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice 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...
What Is Left After Leaving Ottawa?

What Is Left After Leaving Ottawa?

What Is Left After Leaving Ottawa? With 165 member States (at the time of writing), the Ottawa Convention is arguably the most widely recognized international treaty on conventional weapons. It was long regarded as a triumph of civil society, with progress reported on...
Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance

Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance

Ready Soldier One: Video Game Incentives and Law of Armed Conflict Compliance A gamer sits in his room, headset on, staring unblinkingly at a screen. He is closing on his final target in a Call of Duty battle royale match. With a well-placed shot, he takes down the...