The Ukrainian Attacks Against Gambian-Flagged Oil Tankers in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian Attacks Against Gambian-Flagged Oil Tankers in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian Attacks Against Gambian-Flagged Oil Tankers in the Black Sea On October 28, 2025, Ukrainian so-called “Sea Baby drones” attacked two Gambian-flagged oil tankers, the Kairos and Virat. Whereas the vessels were severely damaged, no casualties were...
Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons

Belligerent Reprisals Series – Reprisals with Weapons Editors’ note: This post is part of a series related to Francesco Romani’s book “Belligerent Reprisals from Enforcement to Reciprocity” published by Cambridge University Press. Francesco’s impressive work on...
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...
Tentative Remarks on Ukraine’s Suspension of the Ottawa Convention

Tentative Remarks on Ukraine’s Suspension of the Ottawa Convention

Tentative Remarks on Ukraine’s Suspension of the Ottawa Convention On June 29, 2025, the President of Ukraine signed a decree on the withdrawal of Ukraine from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines...