AI, the Box, and the Black

AI, the Box, and the Black

AI, the Box, and the Black It was my honour and privilege to be invited to attend, and participate in a panel at, the U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference, “Innovation to Impact” from 28 to 30 April 2026. The Conference addressed, inter alia, issues arising from the...
Indiscriminate Attacks, Proportionality and the Meaning of “Incidental” Civilian Harm

Indiscriminate Attacks, Proportionality and the Meaning of “Incidental” Civilian Harm

Indiscriminate Attacks, Proportionality and the Meaning of “Incidental” Civilian Harm Editors’ note: This post is based on the author’s article, “Indiscriminate Attacks and the Proportionality Rule: What is Incidental Civilian Harm?” in the Journal of Conflict and...
Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric

Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric

Year Ahead – A Year to Refrain from Destructive War Rhetoric Editors’ note: We are pleased to announce that Articles of War has recently added several thematic editors to our staff. Each editor has contributed a post to this year’s Year Ahead series with thoughts on...
Ukraine Symposium – Dragon Drones and the Law of Armed Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – Dragon Drones and the Law of Armed Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – Dragon Drones and the Law of Armed Conflict In early September, social media users uploaded videos depicting a Ukrainian drone spewing a burning substance along a dense tree line, allegedly where Russian troops were hiding (see here, here, here,...
Targeting in an Urban Environment: Why Weaponeering and Tactics Matter

Targeting in an Urban Environment: Why Weaponeering and Tactics Matter

Targeting in an Urban Environment: Why Weaponeering and Tactics Matter Israel’s ongoing urban operations in Gaza have drawn extensive international scrutiny. Critics have focused on the number of reported civilian casualties, with many attributing Israel’s use of...