Armed Conflict

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The Department of Defense’s Report on Civilian Casualties: A Step Forward in Transparency?

While the Pentagon's new report on civilian casualties is a step in the right direction, future DoD reports should include more detail on specific incidents, including discrepancies…

The Technicolor Zone of Cyberspace, Part 2

What did the UK attorney general say about the principle of sovereignty in cyberspace and countermeasures as a self-help remedy to cyber-enabled breaches of international law?

The Israeli Supreme Court Decision on the Gaza Riots: Factual and Legal Confusion

The Israeli Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the legality of lethal force the Israeli army used against Palestinian protesters in Gaza was unambiguous in its final decision:…
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Are Yemeni Forces and the Saudi-UAE Coalition Ready to Protect Civilians in Port Assault?

Yemeni forces backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have advanced to within 20 km (12.4 miles) outside of Hodeidah, a port city of 700,000 under control of…

OLC’s Formal (and Remarkably Broad) Defense of the April Syria Strikes

This morning, the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel posted a formal, 22-page opinion, concluding that the April 13 airstrikes on Syria were lawful.

Self-Defense Against Self-Defense, In Syria And Beyond

For many years, the United States and some of its allies have taken the view that one state (say, one of them) may use armed force on the territory of another state (say, Pakistan…
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The Technicolor Zone of Cyberspace – Part I

Two leading experts on cyber law analyze the U.K. Attorney General's major speech on international law and cyber, delivered at Chatham House last month.

Understanding the Fog of Law: Enduring Ambiguities in International Security Law

The international law governing national security and war is plagued by several critical ambiguities. When can states lawfully resort to armed force? What are the constraints on…

Can Humanitarian Assistance Be an Obstacle to Peace? The Example of South Sudan

When President Donald Trump took office, there was considerable uncertainty as to how his administration would address the ongoing crisis in South Sudan, a complex foreign policy…

Analysis of Israel’s Supreme Court Decision Allowing Lethal Force in Gaza

On May 25th 2018, the Israeli Supreme Court rejected, in a unanimous decision of a three judge panel, a petition by a group of NGOs which challenged the legality of the Rules of…

With New U.S. Arms Sale Pending–What Happened to Saudi Assurances on Civilian Casualties in Yemen?

To get an arms sale past Congress last year, Saudi Arabia promised $750 million to prevent civilian casualties in Yemen. The civilian death toll has since risen.

United Kingdom Att’y General’s Speech on International Law and Cyber: Key Highlights

On Wednesday, the United Kingdom’s Attorney General, Jeremy Wright, QC MP, gave a speech at Chatham House on the role of international law in cyberspace. It is the first official…
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