Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
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Enough: Self-Defense and Proportionality in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The right of self-defense does not permit a disproportionate loss of civilian life, writes Professor Adil Haque in this essay on what U.N. Member States can say.

Unpacking Key Assumptions Underlying Legal Analyses of the 2023 Hamas-Israel War
"Conversations of this nature are useless if their participants fail to acknowledge their differences of opinion about underlying assumptions."
Law and Survival in Israel and Palestine
International law is critical to survival in Israel and Palestine.

The Path to War is Paved with Obscure Intentions: Signaling and Perception in the Era of AI
Notions of what constitutes signaling and intent must evolve with AI if states are to avoid potentially catastrophic consequences.

The Tragedy of AI Governance
Resolving AI challenges requires global cooperation - or waiting for a crisis that brings the need for multilateralism into sharper focus.

Expert Guidance: Law of Armed Conflict in the Israel-Hamas War
Experts detail how the laws of war apply to Israel-Hamas conflict to assist policymakers and the public at large.

Rare ICRC Public Statement Calls for “Pause” in Gaza Fighting
ICRC statement says "instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza City to immediately leave their homes, coupled with the complete siege explicitly…

Digital Tech Companies in War: What is the Law? What are the Risks?
Tech companies need to be familiar with IHL to protect their employees, properties, and surrounding civilians during armed conflict.
AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations
The most immediate threat is not the “AI apocalypse” – where machines take over the world – but humans leveraging AI to establish new patterns of violence and domination…

Why “Associated Forces” Should be Kept Out of Any New AUMF
Any new AUMF must be limited to only the clearly specified non-state armed groups Congress has voted to authorize war against.

The Fate of Justice in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
It is not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The Future Battlefield: Governed by International Law or Kriegsraison?
Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.