Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)

Two key issues in Department of Defense Law of War Manual on harm to non-combatants.

When it comes to the laws of war, a substantial number of commentators can play the notes but not the music. This essay examines the Hamas-Israel War in light of this ever-evolving…

Lasantha’s murder, and the government’s failure to meaningfully investigate it, is a potent illustration of the importance and necessity of holding the perpetrators of crimes…

Identifying how the DoD's Law of War Manual could be improved in its methodological approach to sources of international law.

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…

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

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.

A response to an article published on how military campaigns can never be rendered disproportionate by the total harm inflicted on civilians.

Whether the magnitude of State responses to terror is ethical and wise goes beyond determinations of legal compliance.

The "AI for Democracy" argument rests on misguided - and potentially dangerous - assumptions.

A guide to the humanitarian law conditions on U.S. arms sales and security assistance to Israel.