Law of Armed Conflict/IHL

Germany issues major statement on use of force and International Humanitarian Law in cyberspace, analyzed here by leading expert Professor Michael Schmitt.

President Trump never pardoned Robert Bales, despite a strong push to do so. Any clemency for him would have resulted in manifest injustice to not just Bales’ victims, but to…

Germany issues major statement on cyberspace and international law, analyzed here by leading expert Professor Michael Schmitt.

The government has failed in its international obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes, and has promoted alleged war criminals to high levels.

"The administration should see this review as an opportunity take some first critical steps toward ending the forever wars."

The Biden administration and new Congress have an opportunity to fundamentally rethink the congressional authorization of military force against terrorist groups. Here are seven…

The Human Rights Council should build on the documentation and advocacy NGOs have done over the years to encourage accountability for gross violations.

Recognizing the Due Process Clause’s application at Guantanamo will help refocus litigation on the question of whether the remaining detainees pose such a significant threat…

What, if any, limits exist concerning digital information operations in armed conflict? Does the humanitarian legal framework adequately capture the protection needs that arise…

Twelve years of failed justice must trigger an honest debate on the ability of these mechanisms to prevent violations and deal with historical atrocities.

The future of European Human Rights Court's jurisdiction and the future of States' duty to investigate civilian casualties in wartime.

The record shows that, if this is the only feasible route to accountability for now, countries will require additional support at the UN level to achieve accountability.