Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

The South African application to the International Court of Justice "provides lessons for how some strategies may be well intended, but the measures chosen can undermine efforts…

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?

Former Obama officials write: If the White House is serious about protecting Gaza’s civilians, they need to do more than urge that Israel adhere to the law. They must make clear…

All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

A close analysis of Israeli government statements on “proportionality” and civilian harm.

Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.

Israel’s expanded use of AI in the war in Gaza may partially explain widespread civilian harm.

"The question is whether the UK government will conduct a bona fide IHL assessment of arms exports to Israel according to the existing legal framework that is enforced by the courts."

Myanmar's resistance must find ways to provide justice for those harmed and guarantee due process for those suspected of violations.

A plea for the equal application of international law to protect against atrocities in the Israel-Hamas War.

Charges against a Syrian man accused of committing atrocity crimes could set important legal precedents for future cases in the Netherlands.

Top law-of-war experts give us their views on a statement made by a senior US official concerning humanitarian relief in Gaza and hostages.