When Red Lines Cross Blue Lines: Cyber Attacks on Poland’s Water Infrastructure – Part II

When Red Lines Cross Blue Lines: Cyber Attacks on Poland’s Water Infrastructure – Part II

When Red Lines Cross Blue Lines: Cyber Attacks on Poland’s Water Infrastructure – Part II In Part I of this post, we addressed the threshold issue of whether cyber operations targeting water infrastructure qualify as attacks, thus bringing international humanitarian...
Military Animals in Armed Conflict

Military Animals in Armed Conflict

Military Animals in Armed Conflict For much of human history, armies have relied on military animals to prosecute wars. Horses have served as means of transportation and tactical maneuver since ancient times. Mules, donkeys, camels, and other pack animals have been...
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...
The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace

The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace

The Internal Proportionality Assessment in Cyberspace The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia’s Prosecutor v. Prlić et al. Appeals Chamber judgment, as well as the Eritrea-Ethiopia Claims Commission’s Western Front arbitral award found that a...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Fact-Finding in Law of Armed Conflict Investigations

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Fact-Finding in Law of Armed Conflict Investigations

In Honor of Françoise Hampson – Fact-Finding in Law of Armed Conflict Investigations 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...