Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium – Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict

Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium – Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict

Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium – Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict Following the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launch of its updated Commentary on the 1949 Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, West...
Ukraine Symposium – Photos of the Dead

Ukraine Symposium – Photos of the Dead

Ukraine Symposium – Photos of the Dead As the death toll in the war between Russia and Ukraine climbs, the issue of how to properly treat the remains of dead soldiers has become a recurring theme (see, e.g., here and here). Some media reports claim, for example, that...
“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility

“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility

“Reason to Know” in the Law of Command Responsibility During the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) collaborated with coalition forces to overcome the Taliban, secure peace in large portions of Afghanistan, train Afghan...
Ukraine Symposium – The Release of Prisoners of War

Ukraine Symposium – The Release of Prisoners of War

Ukraine Symposium – The Release of Prisoners of War As announced by Ukrainian authorities on 29 June 2022, the largest exchange of prisoners of war took place since the invasion by the Russian Federation. No fewer than 144 Ukrainian soldiers were reportedly released,...
Ukraine Symposium – Putting “Overall Control” to the Test of the Third Geneva Convention

Ukraine Symposium – Putting “Overall Control” to the Test of the Third Geneva Convention

Ukraine Symposium – Putting “Overall Control” to the Test of the Third Geneva Convention Detention is a common feature of both international and non-international armed conflicts (IAC and NIAC). Despite the increasing convergence in the regulation of the two types of...