by Chris Koschnitzky, Michael N. Schmitt | Mar 4, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Ukraine-Russia Symposium
Russian Troops Out of Uniform and Prisoner of War Status The presence of Russian troops in civilian clothes or Ukrainian military uniforms has been repeatedly reported during the conflict, especially attempting to enter Kyiv. As Ukrainian forces continue to defend...
by Sean Watts | Mar 4, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting, Ukraine-Russia Symposium
Siege Law Images of the million or more persons who have fled toward neighboring States highlight the tragic humanitarian impact of the ongoing armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia. However, a worse fate could await those unable to flee. Despite a slower than...
by Hitoshi Nasu | Mar 1, 2022 | AI, AoW Posts, Blog, Emerging Technologies, Law of Armed Conflict, Ukraine-Russia Symposium
Deepfake Technology in the Age of Information Warfare Prior to its invasion of Ukraine, there were speculations that Russia was planning to produce a graphic fake video showing a Ukrainian attack as a pretext for an invasion. Although this “false flag” operation did...
by William H. Boothby | Feb 28, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Targeting, Ukraine-Russia Symposium
Cluster Munitions and the Ukraine War There are reports that cluster munitions have been used by both sides during the Ukraine Wars. Is such use lawful? Cluster munitions can, in general terms, be defined as “weapons that open in mid-air and disperse smaller...
by Sean Watts, Winston Williams, Ronald Alcala | Feb 28, 2022 | AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict, Ukraine-Russia Symposium
Symposium Intro: Ukraine-Russia Armed Conflict The sad human tragedy in Ukraine is not only a pivotal moment for international peace and security, but also a serious test of the role of law in armed conflict. The situation is one of international armed conflict...