Belligerent Reprisals Series – Changing the Paradigm to Rein in Retaliation in Armed Conflict

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Changing the Paradigm to Rein in Retaliation in Armed Conflict

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Changing the Paradigm to Rein in Retaliation in Armed Conflict Editors’ note: This post introduces a series related to Francesco Romani’s book Belligerent Reprisals from Enforcement to Reciprocity published by Cambridge University Press....
Military Objective or Civilian Object? The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency’s Status in Case of Armed Conflict

Military Objective or Civilian Object? The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency’s Status in Case of Armed Conflict

Military Objective or Civilian Object? The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency’s Status in Case of Armed Conflict The increasing reliance of States on cyber infrastructure for both civilian and military purposes has generated renewed debate on the protection...
Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War

Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War

Why Reciprocity Refuses to Die: The Enduring Logic of Fairness in War International humanitarian law (IHL) is often described as a triumph of principle over pragmatism; a set of rules meant to restrain war even when all else is breaking down. After all, the Geneva...
Future of Warfare and Law Series – Legal Reviews of Autonomous Weapons at the Tactical Edge

Future of Warfare and Law Series – Legal Reviews of Autonomous Weapons at the Tactical Edge

Future of Warfare and Law Series – Legal Reviews of Autonomous Weapons at the Tactical Edge Editors’ note: This post is part of a series featuring topics discussed during the Third Annual Future of Warfare and the Law Symposium. Christina Colclough’s introductory post...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – The Persistent Challenge of IHRL Bodies’ Review of Battlefield Situations

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – The Persistent Challenge of IHRL Bodies’ Review of Battlefield Situations

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – The Persistent Challenge of IHRL Bodies’ Review of Battlefield Situations 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...