Reparations in Colombia: Redressing Civilian Harm in the Midst of Armed Conflict

Reparations in Colombia: Redressing Civilian Harm in the Midst of Armed Conflict

Reparations in Colombia: Redressing Civilian Harm in the Midst of Armed Conflict Commentators often point to Colombia as a success story in terms of confronting the consequences of armed conflict through its extensive engagement with transitional justice efforts to...
International Law and Intelligence Gathering: Mind the Gaps

International Law and Intelligence Gathering: Mind the Gaps

International Law and Intelligence Gathering: Mind the Gaps Intelligence gathering is a fundamental element of both statecraft and the conduct of hostilities. Its integral role in armed conflict is evident in the Israel intelligence service, the Shin Bet, having...
The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Twenty years after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its advisory opinion on the consequences of the Israeli Wall, the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ to issue another advisory opinion...
Targeting in the Black Box: The Need to Reprioritize AI Explainability

Targeting in the Black Box: The Need to Reprioritize AI Explainability

Targeting in the Black Box: The Need to Reprioritize AI Explainability States around the world are racing to leverage the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) to their own military advantage. In the coming decades, AI-based systems are expected to...
Protected Zones in Warfare: Practical Considerations and the Role of the Legal Advisor

Protected Zones in Warfare: Practical Considerations and the Role of the Legal Advisor

Protected Zones in Warfare: Practical Considerations and the Role of the Legal Advisor International humanitarian law (IHL) contemplates that the parties to an armed conflict may create protected zones. These zones can shield certain categories of persons from the...