Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict Symposium – The Challenge for Liberal Democracies

Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict Symposium – The Challenge for Liberal Democracies

by , | Oct 21, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict Symposium

Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict Symposium – The Challenge for Liberal Democracies The idea of great power competition is now a prominent lens through which to view international relations. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reminds us that such rivalry may...
United States v. Najibullah Symposium – Introduction

United States v. Najibullah Symposium – Introduction

by | Oct 4, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Conflict Classification, Interpretation & Development, Law of Armed Conflict, United States v Najibullah Symposium

United States v. Najibullah Symposium – Introduction Almost as soon as hostilities between the United States and the Taliban and al Qaeda groups in Afghanistan began in 2001, important law of war questions emerged. In particular, early stages of the conflict provoked...
Beyond Compliance Symposium – Practical Measures to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-induced Food Insecurity

Beyond Compliance Symposium – Practical Measures to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-induced Food Insecurity

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Beyond Compliance Symposium, Blog

Beyond Compliance Symposium – Practical Measures to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-induced Food Insecurity The following post by Katherine Kramer focuses on armed conflict and food insecurity. She discusses a new toolset which has been launched, providing guidance on...
Large-Scale Combat Operations Symposium – Introduction

Large-Scale Combat Operations Symposium – Introduction

by , | May 8, 2023 | AoW Posts, Blog, Compliance, Conflict Classification, Large-Scale Combat Operations Symposium, Law of Armed Conflict, Law of Neutrality, Targeting

Large-Scale Combat Operations Symposium – Introduction Editor’s note: The views expressed in this post are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the ICRC, HLS PILAC, or other workshop participants. Large-scale combat operations (LSCOs) involve widespread,...
Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium – Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict

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

by , | Feb 22, 2023 | AoW Posts, Blog, Detention, History of LOAC, Law of Armed Conflict, Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium

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...